Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 1.5L

A Chianti Classico Riserva from Antinori — one of Tuscany's most renowned wineries, family-owned for over 600 years. The magnum bottle (1.5 liters) allows for slower, more even aging, making this wine an ideal choice for cellaring.

Antinori manages several estates in the Chianti Classico region between Florence and Siena, including Tignanello and Badia a Passignano. The Riserva matures for at least 24 months according to DOCG regulations, part of which is spent in oak barrels—this noticeably shapes its structure and style.

In the glass, the wine displays the classic profile of Sangiovese: sour cherry, dried plum, and pomegranate , underpinned by cedarwood, tobacco, and a hint of clove. The tannins are ripe and firm, the acidity lively—typical of Sangiovese vines growing on yellow tuff and galestro soils. The finish is long, slightly spicy, with a balsamic note.

Serving temperature: 16–18 °C. Drinking window: now until 2030+.
Goes well with: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, game ragù, Pecorino stagionato or grilled lamb with rosemary.