Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Riserva Rancia Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

9.271 ratings
9.112 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Matt Perlman

Nothing wrong with the classics. Dark garnet, juicy, broad, morello cherry, dank earth, porcini, open for business but could go longer

Nothing wrong with the classics. Dark garnet, juicy, broad, morello cherry, dank earth, porcini, open for business but could go longer

Aug 13th, 2022
Fabien Lainé

Blogger VinDeling.com

9.1

Great delight as often with the Riserva Rancia from this estate - needs a bit time to open up, nice and acidity, good balance and intensity, evolving nicely with cherries, earthy notes, tobacco and leather touch - great wine

Great delight as often with the Riserva Rancia from this estate - needs a bit time to open up, nice and acidity, good balance and intensity, evolving nicely with cherries, earthy notes, tobacco and leather touch - great wine

2 people found it helpfulOct 26th, 2015
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9.4

This has evolved very nicely and, with 1-2 hrs of air, is showing very well at age 12. There’s terrific balance between the lip-smacking red fruit, smooth tannins, and supporting acidity. Clean, with a succulent, herb-tinged finish.

To my palate, this is better than the ‘97, ‘99, and ‘04 were at the same age.

This has evolved very nicely and, with 1-2 hrs of air, is showing very well at age 12. There’s terrific balance between the lip-smacking red fruit, smooth tannins, and supporting acidity. Clean, with a succulent, herb-tinged finish.

To my palate, this is better than the ‘97, ‘99, and ‘04 were at the same age.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2018
Jean-Francois Pelletier

Dark Ruby. Very dense for a Chianti. Dark and red fruit, backed by tobacco and wild mushroom character. Soft medium+ body, with hints of wood. Long finish. This softened up considerably over the years.

Dark Ruby. Very dense for a Chianti. Dark and red fruit, backed by tobacco and wild mushroom character. Soft medium+ body, with hints of wood. Long finish. This softened up considerably over the years.

1 person found it helpfulNov 6th, 2017
Phil Stice

Tannic structure surprising how it was Nebbiolo like. Loaded w oak. Would never peg it as Chianti though

Tannic structure surprising how it was Nebbiolo like. Loaded w oak. Would never peg it as Chianti though

1 person found it helpfulMar 18th, 2016
Justin Gilman CSW, CSS

Love this bottle! Opened a 2006 which was around 94-96pts RP I believe.

By the book! Great fruit. Floral rose petal elegance. Soft potpourri. Nice red apples and Ranier cherry. Declining in the glass rapidly. The color lacks oxidation. It's barely showing a tinge.

Wondering if I opened just right or if it could have used more time. Delicious. Opened 2/21/16

Love this bottle! Opened a 2006 which was around 94-96pts RP I believe.

By the book! Great fruit. Floral rose petal elegance. Soft potpourri. Nice red apples and Ranier cherry. Declining in the glass rapidly. The color lacks oxidation. It's barely showing a tinge.

Wondering if I opened just right or if it could have used more time. Delicious. Opened 2/21/16

1 person found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2016
Jay Kline

Huge. Could still use more cellar time. Big upside in another few years

Huge. Could still use more cellar time. Big upside in another few years

1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2015
Alessandro Rossi

Cambio di marcia ..😄

Cambio di marcia ..😄

Jan 1st, 2014
Alessandro Rossi

Grande bottiglia !😉

Grande bottiglia !😉

Jan 1st, 2014
Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

8.7

I. Can't. Stop. Selling. Magnums.

I. Can't. Stop. Selling. Magnums.

Sep 12th, 2013