“Berardenga” Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2022

Fèlsina | Tuscany
Fèlsina S.p.A. s.a. | Via Montanini 54 | IT 53100 Siena

09172222 · 0,75 l · 33,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In 1966, when the Italian wine industry was at a crossroads, Domenico Poggiali took a bold step and acquired the then-neglected estates of Castelnuovo Berardenga. Subsequently, and right up to the present day, this adventure has been turned into a legend by his son-in-law, Giuseppe Mazzocolin, a professor of humanities and friend of Luigi Veronelli. Together with the young OenologistFranco Bernabei, they created the first Berardenga in 1967 – a Sangiovese that embodies the true essence of south-eastern Chianti Classico. The vineyards stretch across the geologically diverse terraces at altitudes between 320 and 420 metres, where quartz-rich sandstone and calcareous Alberese in the higher elevations meet sandstone and loam as one descends towards the Crete Senesi. This "Terra di Confine" – the borderland between Chianti Classico and the Colli Senesi – shapes its unmistakable character.

An intense ruby red with lustre and depth. On the nose, spicy floral notes blend with wild berries and mineral undertones to form a complex bouquet of captivating elegance. On the palate, a crescendo of cherry, pomegranate and raspberry, interwoven with Tuscan maquis, iron, vanilla and tobacco. Confident yet supple tannins carry the imposing structure through to an expansive final, where fruit, minerality and wild herbs converge in perfect balance. SUPERIORE.DE

"An elegantly luminous ruby red. A fruit-driven nose, with rich cherry and red peach notes, delicately spicy, underpinned by a hint of sweetness, with slightly stony undertones; inviting. On the palate, it unfolds elegantly with great tension; salty, grippy, compact, well-balanced with plenty of character – a real pleasure to drink!" Falstaff

"Smoky bacon fat overtones complement the cherry, bitter almond and sanguine flavors in this sinewy red. Feels open, yet with a firm grip of tannins in the end. Long, so give this a few more years in bottle." Wine Spectator

"The Fèlsina 2022 Chianti Classico Riserva Berardenga shows pretty softness and plushness with dark fruits, plum and blackberry tart. This vintage delivers a hint of sweetness and some spice, but the wine remains easy and straightforward in terms of mouthfeel. This is an earthy, savory Sangiovese that matures in tonneaux for 12 to 16 months. Production is 50,000 bottles." Wine Advocate

"The 2022 Chianti Classico Riserva is classic Fèlsina to the core. A blast of dark plum, game, incense, licorice, tobacco, and scorched earth makes a strong opening statement. Bold and virile in bearing, the 2022 Riserva packs a pretty serious punch. I would give it a few years to soften, as the tannins are formidable today. This is impeccably done. There are many notable wines in this range, but for price, value, and accessibility, the Riserva is pretty hard to beat. The 2022 spent 18 months in 500-liter barrels." Vinous 

"A compact and focused red with spiced cherries, raspberries, red licorice, iodine and crushed stones on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied with smoothly polished tannins framing the vivid fruit. Long and balanced." James Suckling