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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2024 to 2044.
vintage5 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 96/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: sour cherry, graphite, rose petal, Mediterranean scrub
Palate: red plum, iron filings, wild fennel, tobacco
Single-vineyard Sangiovese Riserva from the limestone-rich Rancia parcel at Castelnuovo Berardenga; bone-dry, iron-mineral, age-worthy.
What it pairs with
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Wild boar pappardelle
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Rancia's iron mineral finds the game in the ragu. -
Rabbit braised in red wine
Sangiovese acidity refreshes the slow stew. -
Pecorino di Pienza fresco
Fresh sheep's-milk cheese sharpens the wine's red-fruit lift.
How to serve Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Wild boar pappardelle, Rabbit braised in red wine, Pecorino di Pienza fresco. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Single-vineyard Riserva from the limestone-rich Rancia parcel at Castelnuovo Berardenga, first vintage 1983. Considered one of Chianti Classico's most consistently age-worthy bottles.
- 1983: First vintage of the Rancia Vigna designation
Facts
- Producer
- Felsina · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (100%)
- Classification
- Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
- Oak
- 18 to 20 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1983
Frequently asked about Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva
What does Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva taste like?
On the nose, sour cherry, graphite, rose petal, Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, red plum, iron filings, wild fennel, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard Sangiovese Riserva from the limestone-rich Rancia parcel at Castelnuovo Berardenga; bone-dry, iron-mineral, age-worthy.
When should I drink Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva?
Drink 5 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva?
Wild boar pappardelle is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Rabbit braised in red wine and Pecorino di Pienza fresco. Rancia's iron mineral finds the game in the ragu.
What grapes are in Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva.
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