2021 Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

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James Suckling

A racy and refined wine that’s firm and bright, with berries with hints of walnuts and cedar. Sangiovese with cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Shows structure, but drink it now and enjoy.

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Monica Larner - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

This wine sees its fruit sourced from multiple villages: San Casciano, Gaiole, Castellina and Greve. The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Antinori is not married to a specific subzone of the appellation because it seeks to embrace a house style rather than a vineyard identity. Aged in tonneaux with some barrique, the wine is rich and lasting but not large. In fact, it remains elegant on the palate with fine tannins and good fruit tension with cherry and blue flowers.

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Falstaff

Medium, shiny ruby. Restrained, subtle aromas of fig and red currants, then dark bread crust and a touch of leather. Precise on the palate with a clear fruit core and grippy tannins, harmonious mouthfeel and an elegant finish, very enjoyable to drink. Reviewers: Othmar Kiem, Simon staffler

92 POINTS

Falstaff

Medium ruby with shine. Restrained, subtle nose of fig, red currants, followed by black bread and some leather. Precise on the palate with a clear fruit core and grippy tannins. Harmonious mouthfeel with an elegant finish and good drinkability.

92 POINTS

Danielle Callegari - Wine Enthusiast

The spicy, indulgent nose presents aromas of cloves, cardamom, bergamot, dried cherries and vanilla, while the palate leans into the citrus, cherry and vanilla elements. Acid fizzes around imposing, solid tannins.

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Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Antinori is laced with black cherry, plum, new leather, licorice and spice. Ample and expansive in feel, the 2021 is wonderfully generous, not to mention incredibly delicious. Fruit sources are from some of the most coveted sites in the appellation.