93 Points & #24 Wine of 2024 Wine Spectator
Offers cherry and plum fruit framed by earth, mineral and wild herb flavors. Poised between elegance and power, this red is beautifully balanced. Dusty tannins support the fruit on the long finish. Best from 2026 through 2042. 26,000 cases made, 4,000 cases imported.
93 Points Vinous
The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva II Grigio da San Felice is a dark, dense, rather somber wine. Black cherry, leather, tobacco, incense and dried herbs reinforce that initial impression. A Riserva of substance and power, the 2021 has a ton to offer. It's an especially fine edition of II Grigio.
Winemaker Notes
Deep ruby red. Rich, long-lingering aromas are redolent of violets and wild red berry fruit. Il Grigio is a full-bodied wine, lean and firm, with succulent tannins and a tangy acidity. Ideal when accompanying meat-sauced first courses, roast pigeon, grilled steak.
2021 vintage experienced a regular seasonal trend, with spring rains promoting vegetative growth and ensuring water reserves for the summer. There were slight delays in bud growth due to cooler temperatures after Easter, but without negative impacts on plant health. The summer was dry with only sporadic rainfall, but the accumulated water reserves prevented plant stress. Summer temperatures were moderate, without excessive heat waves. From late August, nighttime temperatures dropped significantly, aiding grape ripening. The harvest began around September 20, and the grapes collected were healthy and of high quality.
