2021 Castello La Leccia Chianti Classico Riserva
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$34.99
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Reviewed June 2024The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva is a bold, juicy wine. Succulent dark cherry, plum, new leather, licorice and dark spice are front and center. This approachable, tasty Riserva offers plenty of charm. Even though it was bottled just two months before this tasting, the Riserva is quite expressive. The 2021 spent 10 months in cask followed by a year in cement. This is the finest wine I have tasted from La Leccia. (AG)
Professional Reviews
91
James Suckling
A youthful wine with some complexity. Dark aromas of black cherries, plums, incense, smoke and dried flowers. Chewy tannins dominate on the palate, with a medium body, refreshing acidity and an austere, grainy finish. Drink or hold. (AF)
Notes
Castello La Leccia's vineyards surround the castle at Castellina in Chianti, spreading across five locations between 300 and 500 meters. Southern and southwestern exposures meet clay-rich soils with limestone, and Sangiovese is the estate's principal grape. Barley, mustard and clover grow between the rows, while grape skins and stems return to the ground as compost.
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Origin | Chianti, Tuscany, Italy |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 14% |
| SKU | 1897554 |