Looking for a Chianti Wine that Ages Well

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I just did a back fill on the 2020 Monsanto, and I’m waiting for the 2021 to appear. With Felsina, there has long been a battle between the Rancia and the CCR bottling. I’m in the CCR camp. The Selvapiana Bucerchiale Riserva is the real deal. The vineyard site is unique.

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Badia a passignano, but this is Chianti classico

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Obviously Ruffino is the 900 pound gorilla, but it meets the request and will be easiest to find back in the U.S.

I am not sure I’ve enjoyed a Castello de Querceto at 30 years, but I know I’ve had several at over 20 years that were in great shape and would .

And Fonterutoli, both for quality and for the family’s role in American history.