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rancia is always one of my favorite wines from this storied appellation (and the castelnuovo berardenga subzone). this vintage threw quite a few challenges at the winemaking team, but the fèlsina 2017 chianti classico riserva rancia emerges intact, intense and beautiful. it is virtually unscathed by the heat and drought that marked this growing season. in fact, that brilliant radiance, linearity and energy of the sangiovese grape comes through loud and clear. the bouquet is redolent of red fruit, wild berry, toasted almond, violet and potting soil. my score is a little lower (compared to past vintages) in terms of mouthfeel because i found this edition to be a bit shorter and less impactful on the finish, but not by much. it ages in barrique for up to 20 months. this vintage of rancia saw 46,000 bottles released.
Country
Italy
Zone
Tuscany
Appelation
Chianti classico
Producer
Felsina
Colour
Red wine
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Grape variety
Sangiovese
Volume
75 cl
Degree
13
Agriculture
Conventional agriculture
Parker
94
Note vinous
95
Vintage
2017
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