The 2021 Fèlsina Chianti Classico Riserva is a powerful and profoundly traditional expression of Sangiovese from a vintage that is already being called legendary. If the normale is the benchmark for Chianti Classico, the Riserva is where Fèlsina’s masterful touch and the unique character of their Castelnuovo Berardenga terroir truly begin to command serious attention. The 2021 vintage in Chianti Classico was a dream for traditionalists, producing wines with perfect balance, aromatic intensity, and a firm structure. Sourced from the estate's finest vineyard parcels, this is a step up in every dimension from the excellent normale bottling. The nose is deep, complex, and layered. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and muscular, with a dense core of dark fruit framed by a formidable structure. The acidity is vibrant and perfectly integrated, providing energy and ensuring a long, graceful evolution in the cellar. Aged for 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks, this is a wine that honors tradition and is built for patience. This is my wife’s favorite wine; she said that it is perfect. I think that is the best review a wine can get.