Chianti Classico delivers some of the best value for your dollar today. However, if you’re looking for Sangiovese with greater depth, structure and longevity, the riserva category checks all those boxes for a few dollars more.
Antinori’s Chianti Classico Marchese Antinori Riserva 2020, Wine Spectator’s No. 7 Wine of 2023, is a case in point.
Keti Classico delivers some of the best value for your dollar today however if you’re looking for sany with greater depth structure and Longevity the Reserva category checks all those boxes for a few more anor’s kti classical maresi antinori reserve of 2020 wine Spectators number seven wine of 2023 is a case in
Point it’s 90% sanesi sourced from the antinori family’s iconic 32 acre ello Vineyard in San casano along with some Merlo and Cabernet Fran added in for a more modern interpretation after fermenting an open top conical stainless steel tanks with punching down to extract color flavor Flor and structure the three grape
Varieties are Blended together and aged for 14 months in 225 L French Oak BS another nod to the modern style yet despite this contemporary styling its iron Olive and tobacco notes lended tusin feel also one that is reflective of its ello Vineyard pedigree the source of anor’s iconic super tuskin tinello
And salaya its quality personality and relative value compared with its super Tuscan siblings earn anor’s kianti Classico maresi antinori Reserva 2020 the number seven spot on wine Spectators top 100 of 2023