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93
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92
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Tasting Notes
About 2021 Chianti Classico’s, Antonio Galloni wrote in his article in August 2023 “Chianti Classico: The Brilliant 2021s & Variable 2020s”:This is a stellar set of wines from proprietor Marco Ricasoli Firidolfi. All of the wines are compelling, but as is the case with so many properties, I am super-impressed with the Chianti Classico, a wine that will give readers a very good idea of what the vintage is all about. The Rocca di Montegrossi wines are distinguished by tremendous purity of fruit and exceptional balance.”
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2021
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany, Chianti
Alcohol %: 13.0%
Cellaring: 5-10 Years
Scores
93 / 100"As high temperatures in mid-August shut down the ripening of Sangiovese, Marco Ricasoli reports picking approximately a week later than usual. He also introduced a sorting table to remove dried or green berries as well any pieces of stems. His resulting annata is pristine and sophisticated. Deep violet in colour and equally youthful on the nose, it exudes wild berries, black plum, and hints of wood spice. Tangy dark red cherry fills the mouth, buoyed by rambunctious acidity and framed by suede-textured tannins. Winter mint and liquorice root linger on the finish. With admirable complexity, this outperforms its category."
- Decanter
92 / 100
"The 2021 Chianti Classico is a model of excellence. Pure, bright and wonderfully vibrant, the 2021 possesses superb energy and exceptional balance. Crushed red/purplish fruit, rose petal, sweet spice and orange zest bristle with tension. This is a rare Chianti Classico I would cellar for a year or two. Superb."
- Vinous
