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Marchesi Antinori of Tuscany has released the first vintage of Villa Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva to join its well-regarded Villa Antinori Toscana IGT Rosso and Bianco portfolio of wines. The new wine, from the 2010 vintage, is available nationally at select fine wine retail locations.
As a leading producer in Tuscany and Chianti Classico, Marchesi Antinori has been working on a Riserva for many years for the U.S. market, but only wanted to release a wine that met the family’s very high standards. The new Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico Cellar in Bargino, Italy, is where this wine is made and where it ages. As the Antinori family likes to say: the new winery is “the home” of the Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva.
Crafted from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot, the 2010 Villa Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva is intense ruby red in color with fruit and spice aromas. Light touches from the oak aging underscore the cherry and red berry notes that are typical of the Sangiovese grape. The wine’s flavors are harmonious on the palate with tannins that are balanced and ripe. The lingering finish is vibrant with a pleasing minerality, which is typical of Chianti Classico. The suggested retail price for the wine is $35.
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