Fattoria Vignavecchia

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

8.630 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese, Merlot
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
James Forsyth

The 2013 is pretty intense, dark, cherry, leather. Pretty straightforward but tasty.

The 2013 is pretty intense, dark, cherry, leather. Pretty straightforward but tasty.

Aug 20th, 2017
Tom Casagrande

Leathery and minerally. Doesn't really display the fruitier notes on the nose, except for a little whiff of macerated dried cherry. Dark and intense, this is a wine for rich, fatty Italian dishes. Lots of tannin, decent acids and a bit of peppery heat on the finish. I like my CCs a bit higher toned. But this is pretty solid for the under $20 price.

UPDATE: Night 2, the wine is silkier and more fruit is showing. Upping score from 8.7 to 8.8.

Leathery and minerally. Doesn't really display the fruitier notes on the nose, except for a little whiff of macerated dried cherry. Dark and intense, this is a wine for rich, fatty Italian dishes. Lots of tannin, decent acids and a bit of peppery heat on the finish. I like my CCs a bit higher toned. But this is pretty solid for the under $20 price.

UPDATE: Night 2, the wine is silkier and more fruit is showing. Upping score from 8.7 to 8.8.

Sep 30th, 2016
Jeffrey Bragman

President at WINEPSYCH

8.5

2009

2009

Mar 25th, 2014
Angelo Casagrande

Funky horse stall and cherry syrup. This vintage is very good.

Funky horse stall and cherry syrup. This vintage is very good.

Nov 5th, 2016
Ara Hayrapetyan

Solid, fruity, though tastes more mellow than a typical Chianti.

Solid, fruity, though tastes more mellow than a typical Chianti.

Feb 29th, 2016
Molly K

Love this for a classic Chianti riserva.

Love this for a classic Chianti riserva.

Jan 24th, 2016
Mary H
8.9

Easy-drinking Chianti, light and tart #cherry flavors. Drink all at once, loses a lot on the second day.

Easy-drinking Chianti, light and tart #cherry flavors. Drink all at once, loses a lot on the second day.

Jan 23rd, 2016
Lucas Berger

A powerhouse red for a powerful man

A powerhouse red for a powerful man

Jan 13th, 2016
Patrick Tylka

2009. Smokey with a good tannin quality at finish. Great with pasta

2009. Smokey with a good tannin quality at finish. Great with pasta

Nov 5th, 2015
J Ferrugia

2009 Vintage.. Fruit forward.. Opened i15 minutes and this medium body Chianti was a perfect compliment to grilled flap steak with tomatoes and capers. Drink now as after open an hour, it began to fade.

2009 Vintage.. Fruit forward.. Opened i15 minutes and this medium body Chianti was a perfect compliment to grilled flap steak with tomatoes and capers. Drink now as after open an hour, it began to fade.

Oct 20th, 2015