Villa Antinori · Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2022

  Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva from the traditional Marchesi Antinori family is a tribute to the Tuscan terroir and an expression of timeless elegance. In this Riserva, the grapes of the dominant Sangiovese variety, together with selected complementary grape varieties, celebrate a masterful cuvée that combines traditional values with modern winemaking techniques. The vineyards are located in the high altitudes of the Chianti Classico area, on calcareous and clayey soils, where the alternation of warm days and cool nights promotes balanced ripening. After harvesting, the grapes undergo careful fermentation and then mature in large wooden barrels and barriques — a process that adds depth and structure without masking the finesse.

In the glass, the wine displays a bright ruby red color with violet reflections. Its bouquet unfolds complex nuances of blackberries, raspberry jelly, and medlar jam, complemented by elegant accents of tobacco, licorice, cocoa, and rose petals — a interplay of fruit, spice, and floral finesse. On the palate, the Riserva impresses with silky tannins, an enveloping fullness, and a long, vertical finish, which also reveals hints of black tea and fine oak spice. This wine is an elegant accompaniment to hearty dishes such as game, grilled beef, or aged cheese, and is also suitable for sophisticated occasions where atmosphere and quality go hand in hand. - Gerardo [TS10/23]