Free Tasting Wednesday, October 2nd 5 – 7pm Featuring the Wines of Fèlsina
I’m excited to have my first in-store tasting and even more excited to be pouring wines from the iconic Tuscan producer Fèlsina. Joe Barbuto, North American Brand Manager at Fèlsina, will be guiding us through the history of the winery and pouring 5 wines from the estate.
We’ll start with 3 Chianti’s followed by their flagship wine Fontalloro and finish with a Vin Santo. This is not a tasting to miss and we hope to see you here!
Fèlsina Chianti Classico DOCG 2020 $31/$28 night of tastingChianti Classico is the cornerstone of the estate’s production. The vineyards are located in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the southeastern part of the Chianti Classico appellation, to the southeast of Siena. Ruby red with deep intensity and hue. Fruity, fine and elegant aromas dominated by wild berries, along with array of spicy notes. Fruity on the palate with good tannins and a lingering finish.
Fèlsina Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2020 $40/$37 night of tastingThe vineyards are located in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the southeastern part of the Chianti Classico appellation, northeast of Siena. Almost exclusively with a southwestern exposure, they sprawl across ventilated slopes at an altitude ranging from 320 to 420 meters above sea level. Ruby red, with fine tonality and intensity. Spicy nose with notes of blossoms, wild berries, and mineral tones. Notes of spice and crisp fruit on the palate, with self-confident but supple tannins, and impressive structure and breed.
Fèlsina Chianti Classico Riserva “Rancia” DOCG 2019 $64/$61 night of the tastingThe 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. Still wrapped up in toasted oak, it takes some coaxing to get to the ripe, rich prune and baked cherry. Lush and full, it effortlessly soaks up its solid structure and generous wood. Leather, anise and iron lace the palate and it closes with a drying sensation.
Fèlsina Toscana “Fontalloro” IGT 2019 $74/$70 for night of tastingFontalloro is the most representative expression of Fèlsina’s Sangiovese.Fontalloro grapes come from vineyards straddling the border between Chianti Classico and the Chianti Colli Senesi denomination. The vineyards lying within the Chianti Classico appellation are in the highest area of Fèlsina while those in the Chianti Colli Senesi are lower down (407-330 meters above sea level). With a southwestern exposure, the grapes are influenced by diverse soil compositions: on the Chianti Classico side the soil is stony and calcareous; on the Crete Senesi side the soil is sandy, loamy and silty with pebbles and marine sediments. First vintage 1983. Fresh and crunchy Fontalloro with currants, orange peel and hints of peaches and cedar. Medium body, firm and fine tannins and a crisp and bright finish. Lots of energy and verticality to this!
Fèlsina Vin Santo Del Chianti Classico 2015 375ml $56/$53 for night of tasting Golden yellow, with coppery highlights. Peach, apricot, pineapple and tropical dried fruit aromas. Consistency on the palate, softness and elegance nicely structured by the oak barrels. Wine with great balance, favorable acidity and a well-harmonized residual sugar.
VINO HOURS:
Tuesday 11:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 – 7:00 PM
Friday 11:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 – 7:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Monday closed
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