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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2022 to 2028.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 92/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: sour cherry, violet, wild herbs
Palate: red plum, graphite, tobacco
The Felsina entry-level annata, pure Sangiovese in a translucent old-school register: sour cherry, violets, fennel.
What it pairs with
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Pici al ragu
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Annata weight and red-fruit acidity sing with hand-rolled pici. -
Crostini di fegatini
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Chicken-liver paste and Sangiovese is a Florentine sacrament. -
Margherita pizza
Bright acidity refreshes the tomato.
How to serve Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pici al ragu, Crostini di fegatini, Margherita pizza. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Felsina's annata Chianti Classico has been bottled continuously since 1966 from the Berardenga estate's Sangiovese vineyards.
- 1966: First vintage of the Berardenga Chianti Classico
Facts
- Producer
- Felsina · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (100%)
- Classification
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Oak
- 10 to 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1966
Frequently asked about Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico
What does Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico taste like?
On the nose, sour cherry, violet, wild herbs. On the palate, red plum, graphite, tobacco. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. The Felsina entry-level annata, pure Sangiovese in a translucent old-school register: sour cherry, violets, fennel.
When should I drink Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico?
Drink 2 to 8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico?
Pici al ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Crostini di fegatini and Margherita pizza. Annata weight and red-fruit acidity sing with hand-rolled pici.
What grapes are in Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Chianti Classico DOCG.
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