Antinori • Chianti Classico, Italy
Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is Antinori’s Riserva-level expression from the historic Chianti Classico zone —…Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is Antinori’s Riserva-level expression from the historic Chianti Classico zone — built mainly on Sangiovese with small additions of international varieties — vinified and aged partly in large oak cask…Learn More »
$40
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
93
/100
2022 Pro Rating
Plush black cherry and plum pour from the glass of the 2022 Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva, lifted by rose, orange peel and a touch of dark spice. The palate is deep yet finely detailed, with figs, pomegranate and hints of cocoa and mint layered over sleek, velvety tannins and vibrant acidity, giving a long, refreshing finish that’s already very inviting but built for a few years of evolution.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina, pappardelle with wild boar ragu, herb-roasted lamb with garlic and rosemary
Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is Antinori’s Riserva-level expression from the historic Chianti Classico zone — built mainly on Sangiovese with small additions of international varieties — vinified and aged partly in large oak casks and some barriques. It typically shows clear cherry and pomegranate fruit framed by floral and balsamic nuances (violet, lavender, eucalyptus), savory/earthy and spicy notes (leather, tobacco, cocoa) and a firm but polished tannic structure that reflects the Antinori house style and the diverse terroirs of…