Felsina Chianti Classico Rancia Riserva 2021

Felsina Chianti Classico Rancia Riserva 2021 is a powerful, single-vineyard Sangiovese that captures the depth and elegance of Chianti Classico at its best. Sourced from the historic Poggio a Rancia site, it combines ripe red-fruit intensity, savory complexity, and a distinctly mineral backbone, making it one of Fèlsina’s most celebrated wines. Its roots in an old monastic estate and its reputation for age-worthy structure give it a strong sense of place and heritage.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a deep ruby-red color with impressive concentration. The bouquet is spicy and intense, layered with cherry, blackberry, and wild berries, followed by earthy mineral tones, leather, and tobacco. On the palate, it is full-bodied and firmly structured, with well-integrated acidity that lifts the wine and fine-grained tannins that create a polished, enveloping texture. The finish is long, taut, and persistent, with enough structure to reward cellaring for 8–15 years, or longer in a good cellar.

Production
The grapes come from Poggio a Rancia in Castelnuovo Berardenga, one of the highest and most prized areas of Chianti Classico, at 350–420 meters above sea level. The southwesterly slopes benefit from marked day-to-night temperature swings, while the soils of alberese and galestro, with sandstone and alluvial pebbles, contribute freshness, minerality, and complexity. Harvest is typically done by hand in early October, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel and 16–20 days of skin maceration with punch-downs and pump-overs. The wine then matures for 18–20 months in French oak barrels before spending at least 6–8 months in bottle.

Food & Serving
This Riserva is an excellent match for grilled red meats, roasted lamb, game, or hearty Tuscan dishes such as lentil soup and beef stew. Serve it at 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if drinking it young, to open up its aromas and soften the tannins.

Producer
Fèlsina is one of Tuscany’s benchmark estates, widely respected for its precise, terroir-driven expressions of Sangiovese. The Poggiali family has played a central role in shaping the winery’s identity, transforming the Poggio a Rancia site into a reference point for Chianti Classico Riserva. First released in 1983, Rancia has earned a strong reputation for elegance, authenticity, and excellent aging potential, with top scores from leading international critics reinforcing its status among the region’s elite wines.

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