2011 Fèlsina Chianti Classico Rancia Riserva Berardenga
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Tasting notes
Evolved-looking mid ruby with orange rim. Inviting nose of spicy cherry and hints of fruit cake. Solid fruit on the palate. No great surprises, but does the job admirably. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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From the 6.25-hectare Rancia vineyard, the 2011 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia shows a more elaborate and stylized personality with ripe fruit tones, bursting cherry, perfumed violets and rose petal. Those floral notes add a feminine touch to what is in fact a wine of power and determination. It shows a beautiful evolution in the glass as well, with dusty mineral notes that add to the overall elegance of the dry, polished finish. This is one of the best Riservas of 2011.
A wine of incredible density, the 2011 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia is virtually impenetrable, but dazzling just the same. Rose petal, mint, sage, rosemary, leather and smoke hit the palate in a voluptuous, racy Rancia. The 2011 should drink well earlier than many other recent vintages, but it should also age nicely. The fine, silky tannins are a bit uncharacteristic for a young Rancia. Over the last few years, the 2011 has really started to come together. It will be interesting to see where things go from here.
The 2011 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia (from barrel) comes across as quite juicy and fruit-driven in style, which is typical for young wines in this vintage. It will be interesting to see the direction the 2011 takes over the coming years, but today it appears to have some similarities with the 2007.