Also has the "Black Rooster" on the label, the official symbol of the Chianti Classico Wine Consortium.....if a bottle has the Black Rooster, it’s genuine Chianti Classico, vetted by the Consortium, and not just a generic Chianti.
A fresh and fleshy red with ripe cherries and hints of seed spices, cocoa and dried blood oranges. Medium-bodied, crunchy and juicy, with fine tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.
Rated 91/100 James Suckling
"The 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva Roccialta is savory, translucent and super-expressive. Dried herbs, cedar, pipe tobacco and crushed leaves lend aromatic complexity to the dark cherry/plum fruit. The Roccialta is not a big wine, but it offers quite a bit of depth and tons of character. $30 suggested retail
Rated 90/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
Rated 90/100 Decanter Magazine
Chianti Classico Riserva – Legal Requirements
Region: Must come from the Chianti Classico DOCG zone (Florence & Siena provinces).
Grape Composition: at least 80% Sangiovese and the rest approved red grapes (no white grapes allowed)
Aging: Minimum 24 months total aging and at least 3 months must be in bottle
Alcohol: Minimum 12.5% ABV
Approval: Must pass chemical and sensory evaluation
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