2021 Chianti Classico Rancia Riserva
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Now upgraded to Gran Selezione status, the Fèlsina 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Rancia shows a dark fruit profile with blackcurrants and wild plum. Those black and purple fruits cede to mineral notes of crushed slate or iron ore. The finish is dusty and dry because those mineral notes are reinforced by powdery tannins.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Rancia is the first vintage in which Rancia moves from Riserva to Gran Selezione. More importantly, Fèlsina appears to be back on track after two years, during which Rancia underperformed because of the inclusion of a parcel that did not work in the blend and contributed a slight vegetal character. The 2021 marries power and finesse in the way only Rancia can. Black cherry, leather, game, spice, licorice, tobacco and grilled herbs are all finely knit in a brooding yet elegant Gran Selezione that delivers the goods. Superb.
Castelnuovo Berardenga. 100% Sangiovese. Mid ruby. Peppery cherry nose with just the merest suggestion of oak. Elegant, sappy cherry fruit on the palate with quite a bit of tannin; increasingly tangy on the finish. (WS)