2016 Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico

Medium deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a brick red hue. Perfumed like scents of red cherries and red currants tinged with hints of rose petals merge with more rustic notes of earth, tobacco, dried herbs and spice. Medium bodied and quite elegant in its feel the palate has a savoury flavour profile of ripe red currant fruit complexed by dried herb, earthy tobacco and spicy cedar characters. Dryish finish with slightly chalky tannins and fresh acidity leading into a medium length aftertaste that has a sense of rusticity to it.
Cellar 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews….
This is fragrant and floral with dark berries on the nose. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh, clean finish. A driven and linear Chianti Classico. The backbone of fresh acidity gives this focus. Drink now or hold.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

This is an excellent vintage in Chianti Classico that shows especially well in the simple, more accessible wines such as this. The 2016 Chianti Classico Berardenga delivers the power and density of its territory. The southern side of the appellation often shows the richest expressions of Sangiovese. This wine opens to sweet aromas of dark fruit, cherry and plum. The wine shows a slightly savory side as well with spice and dried terracotta that recalls the gray gravel soils of the region. Bay leaf, cola and chopped mint appear as subtle background notes. Drink 2018-2028.
92+ points
Monica Larner – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate