92 Points, James Suckling
Aromas of ripe raspberries and plum skins with chocolate, rose petals and bark. Medium-bodied, vivid and fresh on the palate with powdery tannins and a juicy finish. Drink now.
Pagliarese Chianti Classico 2021
Perfectly nestled in Chianti between the two now-famous wineries Felsina and Castell’in Villa, it was Pagliarese who drew all the talk in Chianti throughout the 1960’s and 70’s. The historic estate was widely considered the best producer in all of Chianti – before some ill-timed investments and money problems in the late 80’s caused the winery to fall off and eventually forced the family to sell.
Felsina had always pined after the unique wines crafted right next door – always failing to live up to their neighbor’s opulent expression of Sangiovese. So when Pagliarese came up for sale, they swooped in. It was then that they finally discovered the secret.
Even though it was just a stone’s throw away, the two soils couldn’t have been further apart. The rich sandy, volcanic soil deep beneath the vineyards of Pagliarese is the secret weapon in crafting rich, age-worthy Sangiovese. But Felsina didn’t become the toast of Chianti by sitting on their laurels.
For the last two decades, Pagliarese’s fruit was the unsung hero in Felsina’s wine program– their Chianti Classico helping propel the famous winery to even greater heights. But that changed in 2015, when the Poggialis decided to resurrect their neighbors’ signature wine under the Pagliarese name.
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92 Points, James Suckling
Felsina’s Pagliarese bottlings should be at the top of your list if you haven’t had this iteration of Sangiovese. It’s a game-changer. This is a juicy, smooth and lively Chianti that checks all the boxes. Great with food, great on its own, this is the kinds of wines we love from Tuscany. And the prices too.
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