Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
2016 Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva
The Wine Advocate
09/19/2019
JamesSuckling.com
06/17/2019
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750 ml | For club members only. Log in to purchase. |
Tasting Notes
An intense ruby red in color, this red wine opens with aromas of red fruit and notes of balsamic and spice. The palate is enveloping with soft tannins and velvety in texture. The finish and aftertaste are long and persistent.
WINE ANALYSIS
Blend:
90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging:
The wine was aged in French and Hungarian oak barrels, where it completedmalolactic fermentation.
Alcohol:
13.5%
F:
Fermentation began rapidly, and the period of skin contact lasted approximately 15 days with frequent pump-overs to extract soft, ripe tannins.