Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2017

A$45.00

Availability
In stock
Volume
750ml
Maker
Antinori
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Region/Country
Tuscany, Italy
Rating
92 points

Description

Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is a blend of Sangiovese together with other complementary varieties produced as a tribute to Antinori’s historic label that has accompanied the family’s winemaking traditions over the years. The inauguration of the new winery Antinori nel Chianti Classico inspired the family to reinterpret this Tuscan classic into a premium quality wine with unmistakable style, the resulting Riserva is delicate, decisive, and elegant.

Villa Antinori is an important cornerstone as its name is associated with over 100 years of history. At the same time, it represents ongoing progress. The one essential principle is continuous research for increasingly higher quality standards. This idea produced two different wines that share a common passion for quality: Villa Antinori Rosso and Villa Antinori Bianco. Villa Antinori was originally produced in 1928 by Marchese Niccolò Antinori as a Chianti Classico that could age and that would improve over time. Soon after, Villa Antinori was found in the most prestigious cellars in embassies, royal houses, important hotels, and restaurants. In 1931, Villa Antinori Bianco was made from traditional Trebbiano grapes. In the 1980s a small percentage of Chardonnay was added in order to give the wine better structure.

Rating

Score
92 points
Reviewer
Wine Advocate
Review

This wine is made with fruit from the 130-hectare Tignanello estate and is Sangiovese with a smaller part Cabernet Sauvignon. The Marchesi Antinori 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva Marchese Antinori is a dark and sultry expression with a higher degree of evident richness and concentration in this vintage that produced smaller, more compact berries. The tannins stand out tallest here, and there is some bitterness that is more in line with my expectations of the vintage. In fact, among these new Marchesi Antinori releases from 2017, this wine most accurately reflects the hot vintage, especially in terms of mouthfeel. There is a pretty menthol note on the close. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel and the wine ages in French and Hungarian oak barrels for one year. Some 164,000 bottles will be released in June 2020.

Specifications

Closure
Cork
Serving Temp.
16-18 °C
Alcohol
13.5%
Cellar until
Now - 2028
Food pairing
Spaghetti and Meatballs, Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, Baked Ziti, Pizza, and Bruschetta.

Tasting Profile

Nose
The nose shows notes of plums and quince along with spicy aromas of laurel, cocoa, white pepper, and a pleasurable balsamic finish of eucalyptus and mint.
Palate
The palate is vibrant, and soft, characterized by a savory and long finish, which brings back the wine’s ample fruity, spicy and balsamic aromas.

Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2017

Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2017
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