Fattoria Di Felsina - Gran Selezione Rancia Chianti Classico 2013 3L

The Rancia vineyard is Fèlsina's profound declaration of Sangiovese's potential, steeped in history as the site of a former Benedictine monastery in Castelnuovo Berardenga. Sourced from high-altitude plots with classic limestone-derived alberese and galestro marl, this 100% Sangiovese is a true reflection of its distinguished "premier cru" terroir. This commitment to origin is matched by Fèlsina's philosophy of preserving natural fertility, utilizing massal selections, and applying rigorous standards from vine to bottle.

The 2013 vintage-a revered year across the appellation-yielded a profoundly dark, moody, and sophisticated wine. Acclaimed by critics, this Rancia does not reveal itself immediately; instead, it doses out its intensity in careful measurements. The wine is built on huge swaths of tannin that provide exceptional energy and a taut, vigorous structure, ensuring its extraordinary longevity. After extended maturation in new French oak, the wine presents an elegant bouquet of dark cherry, spice, wet earth, and dried rose. Bottling this monumental wine in the Jeroboam 3L format further guarantees a slow, graceful evolution, preserving its power and elegance for decades. This is the ultimate centerpiece for the collector seeking the essence of Castelnuovo Berardenga terroir.