2022 Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico
Grape
Sangiovese
Its Origins
The estate vineyards straddle the Chianti Classico and Chianti Colli Senesi region, and are quite close to the town of Siena. There are 61 hectares of vines in all, but the property is much bigger, totalling 475 hectares, and including olive trees, wheat fields and forests. The name Felsina dates back to the Etruscan people, and back to 2000 BC. Many words in Italy beginning with ‘Fel’ or ‘Bol’ have Etruscan roots. The modern era of Fèlsina began in 1966 when current owner Giuseppe Mazzocolin’s father-in-law acquired the property. They began with 9 hectares of vines, but grew this by massale selection to its current size, and acquired a second property: Castello di Farnetella, in the Colli Senesi.
What The Critics Say
92/100 View from the cellar, John Gillman
"The 2022 Chianti Classico from Fèlsina is a beautiful young bottle of Chianti, showing its classical pedigree in a deep and precise bouquet of black cherries, red plums, gamebird, bonfire, a superb base of soil, just a touch of cedary oak and a lovely dollop of fresh oregano in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and nicely structured, with a superb core of fruit, excellent soil signature and grip, ripe, moderate tannins and a long, vibrant and impeccably balanced finish. Like all of Fèlsina’s Chiantis, this is made to age long and gracefully, and while approachable today, really deserves at least three to five years in the cellar to properly soften up its tannins and take flight. Fine juice. 2028-2050+."
92/100 James Suckling
"A well-balanced, seductive and lively red with aromas of forest berries, red currants, warm herbs and some crushed peppercorns. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins. Juicy berry character with a lift of spices bringing energy and vitality on the palate and onto the tactile finish. Drink now."
91/100 Vinous, Antonio Galloni
"The 2022 Chianti Classico Berardenga is superb. Rich and deep yet also quite translucent, the 2022 is an archetype of Castelnuovo Berardenga. Black cherry, leather, spice, tobacco, menthol and dried herbs inform this potent, super-classic Chianti Classico. This is beautifully done, especially for the year." Drink 2024 - 2037
| Variety | Sangiovese |
|---|---|
| Region | Tuscany |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Maturity | 2024 - 2037 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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