Tenuta Di Arceno Chianti Classico Riserva: Hailing from Italy's Chianti Classico region, this Riserva offers aromas of ripe cherries, leather, and dried herbs. The palate delights with flavors of red berries, tobacco, and a touch of balsamic, with structured tannins and a long, savory finish that reflects the area's winemaking heritage.
Critic Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Review - Rated 93:
The 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva shows velvety richness and good textural support. This comes thanks to the warmer microclimate and thicker soils, sometimes with a lot of clay, that distinguish the Castelnuovo Berardenga region of Chianti Classico. The finish is dry and long, but there is plenty of sweet earth, dark fruit, plum and balanced cherry in the mix.
James Suckling Review - Rated 93:
Notes of brambleberries, sage, tomato leaves, olive stones and iodine lead to a firm and savory palate. Medium body and firm, tight tannins. I like the salty undertones. Drink or hold.
Jeb Dunnuck Review - Rated 93:
The 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva (90% Sangiovese and the rest Merlot) takes on more spiced layers of smoke, cedar, menthol, and blackberry. It is full-bodied, with snappy acidity and fine tannins, and is noted with redcurrant, orange zest, tea leaf, and clove. Hold another year or two and drink 2025-2035.
Wine Spectator Review - Rated 91:
A touch earthy in aroma initially, giving way to cherry, blackberry, violet and iron flavors. Taut, well-sculpted and vibrant, with a dense base of tannins elevating the finish. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best from 2025 through 2040.