Villa Trasqua - Fanatico Chianti Classico Riserva 2017
Price: $30.99
3+ Price: $24.99 / btl
Producer | Villa Trasqua |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Subregion | Chianti |
Varietal | Sangiovese |
Vintage | 2017 |
Sku | 15014 |
Size | 750ml |
Villa Trasqua Chianti Classico Riserva “Fantico” 2017
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93 pts James Suckling / 92 pts Falstaff / 91 pts Wine Advocate
2017 is a source for great values from Tuscany. Sandwiched between the legendary 2016 and outstanding 2018, the vintage is know for its hit or miss nature. But if you know where to look, and we do, you can find some tremendous deals!
Fun Fact: The wine is aged for 24 months in 5,000-liter barrels. That’s huge; so big they have a manhole entrance for the cellar “rats” to climb in for cleaning the barrels between vintages. Okay… so what? So many Riserva Chiantis are made using small oak barrels. The result can be an overwhelming influence, imparting strong oak flavors that dominate the Sangiovese grape. But with these large barrels, there is no oak influence on flavor, but the wine does evolve differently thanks to the micro effect of the wee bit of oxygen it encounters through the barrel. The result is a rich, long finish that highlights the grapes and the distinctive Chianti terroir.
And finally, Mr. Bernabei “cheats” (legally) by adding 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot to the 92% Sangiovese. In the old days, this would make it a “Super Tuscan”. But the laws were changed a long time ago to allow for such a thing, and Chianti has never been better for it! The two “Bordeaux” grapes add richness and structure to the wine, without obscuring the floral aromas and tart cherry fruit from the Sangiovese.
James Suckling: 93 Points
“Dried flowers with bright fruit and cherries on the nose, following through to a medium body with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Tangy. Crushed stone. Violets. From organically grown grapes. So beautiful to drink now.” JS
Wine Advocate: 91 Points
“This is a pretty Tuscan red that hits its stride in terms of intensity and mouthfeel. From a hot vintage, the organic 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva Fanatico is Sangiovese with a tiny 3% part of Cabernet Franc. The fruit is plump and ripe but never overdone. In fact, it shows linear and tight lines with dried blueberry, spice, pencil shaving and perfumed rose.” WA
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