Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia 2012

Professional Ratings

• 94 Wine Enthusiast
  Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, this opens with aromas of ripe dark-skinned fruit, exotic spice, toast and a whiff of new oak. The firm palate delivers ripe black cherry, crushed plum, clove and ground pepper alongside fine-grained tannins. Drink 2017–2024.
• 93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  The single-vineyard 2012 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia is a luminous and radiant Sangiovese-based wine. The vineyard is characterized by well-draining gravel soils with alberese and tufo limestone. Rancia delivers a beautiful sense of roundness and softness with dark berry, blackberry, leather, spice and pressed rose petal. This is an articulate and sophisticated wine. You can count on this Chianti Classico for excellent quality in what was a patchy vintage in other parts of the appellation.
• 91 James Suckling
  An elegant and silky textured red with berry, hints of mineral and light chocolate aromas and flavors. Full body, integrated tannins and a fresh finish. Crisp. Drink now.
• 91 Wine Spectator
  There's a lot of grip to this red, with earth, cherry and tobacco flavors. Leans toward the tannins in the balance but remains vibrant and long. Pair with a hearty ragù or salumi. Best from 2018 through 2028. 4,000 cases made.