2021 Fèlsina Berardenga - Chianti Classico Riserva
Tasting Notes
Deep garnet with a silken sheen. Complex aromas of dark cherry, dried rose, and forest floor unfold alongside notes of spice and tobacco. The palate is firm and refined, with dense fruit, chalky tannins, and vivid acidity. A long, persistent finish lingers with earthy, mineral intensity.
About Fèlsina
Fèlsina is a historic estate in the southeastern corner of Chianti Classico, Tuscany. Since its acquisition by the Poggiali family in 1966, Fèlsina has become renowned for its dedication to Sangiovese, producing wines that are both expressive and true to their terroir. The estate's vineyards span diverse soils, from the stony, calcareous terrains of Chianti Classico to the sandy, loamy soils of the Colli Senesi, allowing for a range of nuanced expressions. Aging takes place in a combination of Slavonian oak casks and French oak barriques, contributing to the wines' complexity and aging potential.
Winery: Felsina
Origin: Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
Vintage: 2021
Wine Type: Red Wine
Variety: 100% Sangiovese
Farming: Organic
Soil: Predominently quartz rock & calcareous alberese mixed with alluvial pebbles; some strataform sandstone & loam
Vineyard: Felsina Estate Plots
Winemaker: Franco Bernabei
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 14%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottles Per Case: 12
• First vintage in 1967
• Multiple picks due to altitude variances to ensure peak ripeness
• 35 year-old vines
• De-stemmed and pressed, fermented and macerated in stainless steel for 14-16 days
• 12-16 months in medium-size Slavonian oak barrels, and twice and thrice used French oak barrels
• 6 months bottle-aged before release