2021 San Felice - Chianti Classico Riserva Il Grigio (750ml)
Harvested from the calcareous marl and pebble soils of Castelnuovo Berardenga, the 2021 San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva Il Grigio delivers the structured elegance and distinct minerality expected from estate-grown Sangiovese in a year defined by steady spring rains and a balanced harvest.
San Felice has cultivated this historic territory since the eighth century, refining Il Grigio as its flagship reserve under winemaker Leonardo Bellaccini. Fermentations last 18 to 20 days at controlled temperatures before malolactic conversion in steel. The wine then rests for roughly 24 months in large Slavonian oak casks alongside French barriques, followed by half a year in bottle to integrate texture and tannic structure.
Aromatically, the profile leans into dark cherry, violet, wild red berry, leather, tobacco, and dried herbs. On the palate, it presents a full-bodied build anchored by firm yet succulent tannins and bright acidity, carrying through to a lengthy, savory conclusion. Its consistent execution earned the 2021 vintage a spot in Wine Spectator’s Top 100.
- Pasta courses dressed with hearty meat ragù or bone marrow-based sauces
- Roasted poultry and game, including pigeon and duck
- Firmly charred grilled steaks and aged Pecorino Toscano