Reviews & Ratings

2017 San Felice Italian (Tuscany) Red "Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva"

Winery: San Felice

Vintage: 2017

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva"

Wine Category: Italian (Tuscany) Red

Grape blend: 100% Sangiovese

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Chianti Classico

State or country: Italy

Price: $27

Cases produced: 21,665

KWG Score: 91.2 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: June 18, 2021

Wine Review: This dark red colored Chianti Classico Riserva opens with a very attractive new leather and RC Cola bouquet with a hint of blueberry and dark chocolate. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, smooth and soft. The flavor profile is a tasty cedar influenced tart cherry and strawberry licorice laces along with notes of red currant and herbal tea. I also detected just a hint of Cointreau in the after taste. The finish is dry and drifts away nicely. I would pair this wine with veal parmigiana. Enjoy – Ken

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, or grilled steak.

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