1999 Felsina Berardenga Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva

(95 Points) --- (Wine Advocate)

The 1999 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia is now showing amazing depth and complexity with a never-ending succession of pressed rose, licorice, balsam herb and cherry cola aromas. Small hints of rosemary and wild sage also lift from the bouquet. The vintage saw a mild spring and a hot summer season that made for full fruit ripeness. Indeed, the wine offers a good dose of berry fruit that is a sign of how well it has aged over the years. In the mouth, this older vintage of Rancia presents a fine and silky texture. (ML) Review Date: 10/2015