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B-21 Top Recommendation
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"Total knockout." "Incredibly polished." "Exquisite." "A true work of art." These are just a few of the superlatives used by critics across the board to describe the sensational, highly rated wines from renowned producer Fattoria di Fèlsina of Chianti Classico. Sourced from estate vineyards ranging up to 420 meters above sea level, third generation Giovanni Poggiali maintains his family's commitment to producing wines that express the purity of Sangiovese and the uniqueness of each vineyard, garnering innumerable 90+pt ratings year over year including a coveted place on the Wine Spectator Top 100.
Fèlsina's range of elegant age-worthy wines begin with 100% Sangiovese Grosso, organically grown in high altitude hillside vineyards with predominantly southwestern exposures and varied soils of sandstone, alberese and galestro. With average age of vines beginning at 30 years for the entry level 2019 Chianti Classico "normale" and over 50 years for the 2018 Riservas (including the single vineyard Rancia labeled "the perfect vineyard" by the Wine Spectator), Fèlsina's signature style of Chianti layers deep, black fruit with rich spice, smoke and leather. Uniquely sourced from two very different microclimates, the vines for the 2017 Fontalloro IGT range from 15-40 years, resulting in a brighter red character yet sharing the backbone of stony minerality and well-integrated tannins that make all the Fèlsina reds approachable on release but worthy of cellaring. Finally, the 2009 Fèlsina Vin Santo is simply not to be missed. With the addition of Sangiovese to the typical blend of Trebbiano and Malvasio, the stunning 2009 Vin Santo was produced in the artisanal methods of this traditional Tuscan sweet wine, marrying structure, acidity and balance with dried fruit, creamy silken honey and an endless finish.
Producing some of the longest-lived Sangiovese-based wines in the region and an extraordinary Vin Santo, this selection of Fèlsina wines has earned stratospheric ratings, now offered with equally stellar pricing. Describing the showstopping Fèlsina Vin Santo, the Wine Advocate's Monica Larner exclaims "Hold your horses!" a reminder to slow down and savor each sip, excellent advice that applies to the entire range of Fèlsina offerings. This is the perfect opportunity to secure some of each at exceptional prices – get ready to enjoy an amazing ride. |
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This is a very solid, full-bodied riserva with firm and chewy yet fine-grained tannins that are nicely layered and intense. Very drinkable now, but a year or two of bottle age will soften it. Drink or hold.
94 points, James Suckling (Aug 2021)
The 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva is a powerful, brooding wine. Readers will have to be patient with the 2018, as it needs time to soften. The tannins are especially potent today. Time brings out a whole range of black cherry, plum, gravel, spice, game and leather notes. The Riserva spent 16 months in oak of various sizes.
93+ points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Sep 2021)
Sporting broad shoulders and a brawny texture, the 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva Berardenga is one of those wines that you can drink throughout the entire meal from antipasto, to pasta to the meat dish. This Riserva offers dark fruit, ripe cherry, plum and soft concentration throughout. Its ample textual fiber is loosened up and refreshed by the pretty vein of crisp acidity that is so characteristic of Sangiovese.
93 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Oct 2021)
Dusty tannins set the stage for this cherry and wild herb-inflected red. Boasts plenty of fruit, orange zest and iron, yet still has to reveal all its charms. Compact finish in the end, but be patient. Best from 2024 through 2042. 5,833 cases made.
93 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Nov 2021)
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