Fèlsina Berardenga is a renowned winery in the heart of Tuscany's Chianti Classico region. The winery produces exceptional wines that embody the essence of the land, showcasing the region's unique terroir, climate, and grape varietals. One of their flagship wines is the Chianti Classico, an elegant and refined red wine made from Sangiovese grapes. The wine boasts a vibrant ruby red color, with aromas of black cherry, violet, and subtle hints of spice. It has a smooth and velvety texture, with flavors of ripe cherry, plum, and a hint of tobacco. This wine pairs beautifully with Tuscan cuisine, particularly grilled meat and pasta dishes. Fèlsina Berardenga's Chianti Classico is a true expression of Tuscany's rich history and culture, making it a must-try for wine enthusiasts around the world.

Tasting Notes

A deep, attractive ruby red in colour, this Chianti Classico has a perfumed nose of wild red berries and cherries married with spicy nuances. The fruit-forward palate is complemented by supple tannins and a vibrant acidity, culminating in a long, spicy finish.

About the Winery

Italian wines have always enjoyed popularity all over the world. However, during the 1960s, the Italian wine market was struggling a bit. It was during this time that Domenico Poggiali chose to set up his brand Felsina in Castelnuovo Berardebenga in Italy. Felsina means the Land of the Light and Poggiali started this brand to represent the richness of the Italian terroir.

Today, the Poggiali family takes care of the winemaking process at vineyards and the winery to ensure that the wines crafted here represent the true Italian and Tuscan culture. Sangiovese is the flagship varietal cultivated at the vineyards here.

The diverse nature of landscapes, microclimate and soil qualities found in the Chianti region make it ideal for growing the flavourful Sangiovese varietal. The team gives extreme focus to this fruit by investing a lot in researching about the same. Ever since the 1990s, the Poggiali family has been replacing the old vines with the new ones in order to create more flavourful Sangiovese fruits than before.

While the senior Poggiali family member and founder set up a small stone cellar in the tufa hills during 1966, the next generation brought about modern techniques in it during 1998. Some of the popular Felsina wines are:

Fontalloro
Rancia
Colonia
Berardenga Riserva
Berardenga

All of these are made from Sangiovese

Maestro Raro – made from Cabernet Sauvignon
I Sistri – made from Chardonnay
Vin Santo – made from Trebbiano, Malvasia and Sangiovese
Spumante Brut – made from Sangiovese, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Spumante Brut Millesimato – made from Sangiovese, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Spumante Brut Rose – made from Sangiovese, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Though new winemaking techniques have been introduced, they haven’t taken away the passion of the Poggiali family at all. The family’s heart still lies in making classy and elegant Italian wines.

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