2004 Felsina - Chianti Classico Rancia Riserva (Berardenga)
Italy - Tuscany - Chianti - Classico
Sangiovese
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Producer Notes
Felsina, for all of its current, well-deserved respect and fame, is the product of an ancient and humanitarian history. In the 12th century this grancia (estate) was a roadside hospital directed by Benedictine monks who tended to the pilgrims and merchants traveling the Strata de Rancia.
The winery is located within the most south-eastern part of the Chianti Classico zone near...
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Professional Reviews
- Source
- International Wine Cellar
- Issue
- Issue 133
Impressive dark ruby color. Expressive aromas of blackcurrant, plum, mint and cigar box, all lifted by a mineral element. Dense and rich, combining pinot noir-like texture and refinement with syrah-like flavors of rare meat and raspberry liqueur. This boasts a wonderfully tactile feel and a remarkably long, palate-staining finish. A great Chianti with loads of personality.
- Source
- Wine Advocate
- Issue
- 177
I have tasted Felsina's 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia on at least three separate occasions and have never been anything less than deeply impressed. This is a serious Chianti endowed with endless layers of sweet dark cherries, smoke, minerals, flowers and sweet toasted oak. With air the layers fill out, revealing an expansive, richly-textured wine of pure breed. At times the wine has been incredibly primary and brooding, while at other times it has shown the sheer power it holds in reserve. This is a great effort from Felsina. Simply put, it is a wine fit for kings and queens. Rancia also happens to be one of the finest values in wine today. Needless to say, it is highly recommended.
- Source
- Wine Spectator
Full-bodied, with lots of blackberry. Has a citrusy, light oak edge, with fine tannins and a clean finish. Layered and rich.
Community Tasting Notes
- Author
- AJFox
- Site / Blog
- Trust Rating
- 100%
- Tasted On
- 07/11/2009
- Drink Dates
- 2009-2014
From a 3L format, decanted over the course of dinner. Spice, cherries and blueberries, earth, tannins apparent but not at all unpleasant. Some dinner guests initially scoffed at "Chianti," but raved all through dinner after trying. Wish I had more. Drinks great now, could also lay down a couple more years no problem.
- Author
- WinoRachel
- Site / Blog
- Trust Rating
- 100%
- Tasted On
- 06/14/2009
Fantastic wine. Perfectly balanced and you can beat it for value. Wish I had bought more!
- Author
- MJM
- Site / Blog
- Trust Rating
- 98%
- Tasted On
- 05/26/2009
This is a serious chianti...Flowers on the nose, dark cherries and minerals on the palate..med body with smooth mid-length finish...fleshed out with air. This will live a long time.
- Author
- MBates 42
- Site / Blog
- Trust Rating
- 100%
- Tasted On
- 05/17/2009
- Drink Dates
- 2009-2015
Blackberry, truffle and smoke on the nose. Really fresh as well. Extremely well balanced with fine tannins in the mouth. Moderate finish. One of the better Chianti's I've had in a while. Well worth it.
- Author
- Steve
- Site / Blog
- Trust Rating
- 98%
- Tasted On
- 03/12/2009
Susan started it with friends and pizza, I am having it as a sipper. It is drinking smoothly and balanced with good fruit and still dries the gums, its great
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