Felsina
Chianti Classico Berardenga Riserva 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Ageing in French oak barriques (second and third use) and Slavonian oak barrels for 12-16 months, then bottle ageing for at least 3-6 months. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva is a Tuscan still red wine that best expresses the characteristics of the Sangiovese grape in the Chianti Classico region. It appears an intense ruby red in the glass and reveals an aromatic profile where dark cherry and wild berry notes blend with hints of leather, tobacco, and mineral nuances. On the palate, it displays a dense and elegant body, supported by precise acidity and soft yet firm tannins. The sip finishes with a long and warm finish, enriched by delicate spicy notes.
Where it comes from
This expression of Chianti Classico originates in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the province of Siena. The vines grow between 320 and 420 metres above sea level, benefiting from a favourable south-west exposure that ensures optimal ripening of the grapes. The nature of the soils is fundamental: they are clay and sandy soils, enriched with silt, sandstone, and stratified deposits. This composition supports the structure of the wine and accentuates its mineral nuances. The harvest takes place at different times depending on the characteristics of the specific vineyard plots, to guarantee the perfect degree of ripeness for the Sangiovese.
How it is produced
After the grapes are crushed, the must undergoes fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, accompanied by daily punch-downs and pump-overs. Maceration lasts about two weeks to ensure excellent structural extraction. The wine then matures in French barriques and Slavonian oak barrels for a period ranging from twelve to sixteen months. After the final blend is created, the wine undergoes a final ageing in bottle for several months, an essential step to integrate the spiciness and perfectly harmonise the tannic texture.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1966 in Castelnuovo Berardenga, the Fèlsina winery enhances the prestigious Tuscan tradition through its organic vineyards, located between 320 and 420 metres above sea level. The result of the expertise of oenologist Franco Bernabei, the Riserva 2022 represents the pinnacle of elegance for pure Sangiovese. This extraordinary Chianti Classico, awarded 94 points by James Suckling and 93 by Robert Parker, is a collectible excellence capable of evolving beautifully over time, thanks to a complexity and structure designed to last for years.
Awards
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2022
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2022
91/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1966
- Oenologist: Franco Bernabei
- Bottles produced: 550.000
- Hectares: 72
In the second half of the 1970s Giuseppe Mazzocolin entered the family business with the task of commercial development. His studies in the Humanities, his wealth of contacts, his elevated work ethic and his respect for Tuscan and Italian culture constitute the foundation for the growth of the Fèlsina winery, paving the way for the beginnings of their international recognition.
Their friendship with Luigi Veronelli and collaboration with oenologist Franco Bernabei shaped a developmental strategy that has proven itself extremely coherent starting with the wines of 1983, the first year of Fontalloro and of Rancia, up to the present day. With Domenico and Giuseppe Poggiali at the helm, an extraordinary development began which, since 1990, also includes Giovanni Poggiali, the oldest of Giuseppe’s three son Read more
| Name | Felsina Chianti Classico Berardenga Riserva 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Felsina |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1966 in Castelnuovo Berardenga, the Fèlsina winery enhances the prestigious Tuscan tradition through its organic vineyards, located between 320 and 420 metres above sea level. The result of the expertise of oenologist Franco Bernabei, the Riserva 2022 represents the pinnacle of elegance for pure Sangiovese. This extraordinary Chianti Classico, awarded 94 points by James Suckling and 93 by Robert Parker, is a collectible excellence capable of evolving beautifully over time, thanks to a complexity and structure designed to last for years. |
| Origin | Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena) |
| Soil composition | Mixed, predominantly clayey and sandy with silt; quartz-rich sandstone, stratified sandstone and silt; alberese mixed with alluvial deposit. |
| Cultivation system | Espalier with spur-pruned cordon and simple Guyot pruning; maximum 5-8 buds per vine |
| Plants per hectare | 5400 |
| Harvest | First three weeks of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28-30 °C |
| Fermentation | 14 6 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 28-30 °C with scheduled punch-downs and daily pump-overs; maceration for 14 6 days; ageing in French oak barriques and Slavonian oak barrels, then further ageing in bottle. |
| Wine making | After crushing and destemming the selected grapes, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks at 28-30°C with scheduled punch-downs and daily pump-overs; maceration lasts for 14 6 days; ageing takes place in French oak barriques (second and third use) and Slavonian oak casks for 12 6 months, followed by blending and bottle ageing for at least 3-6 months. |
| Aging | Ageing in French oak barriques (second and third use) and Slavonian oak barrels for 12 6 months, then bottle ageing for at least 3-6 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |