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2006 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia
Sangiovese
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Chianti
- Chianti Classico DOCG
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Community Tasting Notes 395
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jmc167@me.com Likes this wine:
April 7, 2024 - With many thanks to @Tim Heaton for parting with this bottle from his collection, this allowed me to enjoy a Chianti with some age on it.
The nose is rich with Black Cherry compote, cigar box, forest floor/mushrooms but also a green freshness (green tobacco leaf?), that balanced the richness in an aromatic experience that I just want to enjoy all night.
The palate is similar with a rich entry but orange peel balances out the cherry compote with acid and tannins emerging midpalate to remind you it's a Chianti and add a bit of rustic, followed by a sweetness and finish that goes on for minutes.
Paired with meat balls in marinara sauce over bucatini turned this into an elegant stunner that took a simple meal to new heights.
Decanted for two hours prior to consumption, only wish I had another...6 people found this helpful Comment -
Diane (LI) wrote:
April 7, 2024 - A impressive nose with deep dark cherry and florals. Cherries and minerals on the palate. Mostly resolved with tannins sneaking up at the finish and fully enjoyable.
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Joelene wrote: 91 points
April 3, 2024 - Drinking nicely, good acidity, sour cherry, very good but a bit flat.
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pigdaddy wrote: 92 points
March 28, 2024 - decanted 2 hours, in the glass for 2 more. one of the major attributes of this site is the ability to get guidance from palates you trust; in this instance, the prior two notes from reliable drinkers yielded great results; aeration was key to achieve aromatic dynamics.
the penultimate bottle from a case purchased on release, fully resolved & showing consistently with previous bottles, deeply colored for its age, weedy, wild sour cherry, demonstrative acidity; will endure but not necessarily improve from here. choose an appropriate accompaniment for optimal enjoyment.
pan-roasted black pepper-crusted prime strip; garlicky escarole & white beans in caesar vinaigrette3 people found this helpful Comment -
Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
February 21, 2024 - PnP. The last of a case purchased just after release. Still managing decent freshness with a pleasant med/med+ body and an admixture of secondary and tertiary aromas and flavors. Elegant with a nice kiss of soil in each glass; a bit monochrome at times. Still some (solid) years ahead. 13,5% abv. In its current state, it's recommended
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- 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 8029192200076, 8029192200090, 827772200014, 827772200076, 827772200090, 827772200274
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 21 (0%)
- In Cellars 2,719 (47%)
- Consumed 3,046 (53%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
braised beef, Berkshire pork chops, cocoa encrusted beef, Great with Pecorino Ginepro Cheese and crisp bread sticks, Osso Bucco, Pasta, pork shoulder wrapped around mortadella in a red sauce, prosciutto, roast beef w/ spice, roasted cauliflower & baby Brussels sproutsWho Likes This Wine
97% Like It 118 votes
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- RegionTuscany
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