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1997 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia
Sangiovese
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Chianti
- Chianti Classico DOCG
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Community Tasting Notes 126
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Outplaying wrote: flawed
February 22, 2024 - Very lightly corked.
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frogwine Likes this wine: 92 points
September 24, 2023 - 3.5 hour decant. Loads of sediment. Came out of bottle fully secondary - all earthy notes, macerated/cooked fruit and French oak. Time in decanted significantly freshened up the fruit to reveal wild raspberry, youthful acidity and the oak integrated pleasantly. Wine is well structured and demands to be paired with food (rabbit ragu in this instance). Really started singing at hour 5 1/2 - aromatics became ultra floral and fresh and palate followed suit. The wines won't be improving, but it should continue to hold steady for at least 5 more years. Give it time in the decanter!
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Outplaying Likes this wine:
March 1, 2023 - This bottle showed pretty well, right out of the gate. Fairly rich compared to the Roagna Rosso, with some light earthiness. I think I have two bottles left, that I won't rush to drink, but I don't think there is anything to be gained by holding them any longer either.
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Outplaying Likes this wine:
January 1, 2022 - This bottle needed a couple hours of air to show its best. When first opened, there was a fair amount of dank and earthy funk. Ann asked if it was flawed. Most of that funkiness eventually blew off leaving mushroom and leather and orange rind. This put on weight as it opened and the fruit was fairly concentrated and ripe. For what was a hot year, this wine still has quite a bit of acidity. We both enjoyed this with grilled T-bone steaks.
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RDB Wine Does not like this wine: 50 points
December 30, 2021 - December 30, 2021. Gift from Warren August, 2012. Drank from Bin south 4 with Aline, Emma and Cory. Cork and oak nose. Medium purple color with touch of brown. Dry presentation then acid with soft oak. Fruit gone, past prime. 2/10.
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By Antonio Galloni
Staring Into The Heart of Sangiovese (Jun 2012) (link)(Fattoria Di Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia) Subscribe to see review text.
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July/August 2000, IWC Issue #91 (link)(Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva Cru Rancia) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
2/2/2012 (link) 90 points(Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia) Bricking medium dark red violet color; light brett, dried berry, aged cinnamon nose; dried berry, tart plum, sour plum palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga
- Varietal Sangiovese
- Designation Riserva
- Vineyard Rancia
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- SubRegion Chianti
- Appellation Chianti Classico DOCG
- UPC Codes 607531080916, 607531180302
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (0%)
- In Cellars 559 (42%)
- Consumed 759 (57%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
90% Like It 21 votes
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