Zwick's Quick Pick: 2018 Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva, one for the ages.

A 97 Point Chianti Classico Riserva for under $55. 

Zwick's Quick Pick: 2018 Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva $53.98 The 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia is an absolutely stunning wine. The archetype of Rancia in the past has been of a big, potent Chianti Classico but in 2018, Rancia is a wine of mind-blowing elegance and finesse. Silky, perfumed and indescribably finessed, the 2018 dazzles from start to finish. It's a magical wine in every way. Rated 97/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media The Rancia vineyard takes its name from the historic Rancia farmhouse, once a Benedictine monastery. Located in Castelnuovo Berardenga at elevations ranging between 400 and 420 metres it has a fine southwest-facing exposure. The more recent plantings utilize genetic material from massal selections gathered from the old Rancia vineyard. The soil is composed of limestone-derived alberese classic to the Castelnuovo Berardenga area and of galestro marl in some areas. First vintage was 1983. Felsina's Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva remains one of the wine world's best kept secrets, despite consistently high praise from nearly every major critic. Today we are shining a light on the fantastic 2018 Vintage of the Rancia, which may end up being this storied wine's greatest vintage yet. The 2018 Rancia is certainly built to last but with a good hour or two in the decanter will be a perfect match for tonight's dinner as well.  Buy Now Copyright © 2022 The Wine & Cheese Place, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: The Wine & Cheese Place 10451 Manchester Rd Saint Louis, MO 63122-1522 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.