About Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Price Range
- $26-30
- approx. ¥4,000-4,700; reference conversion from US retail
A Sangiovese-driven Chianti Classico Riserva selected from San Felice's best estate vineyards near Siena, aged in oak. It shows complex notes of dark cherry, leather, spice, and earthy herbs with balanced, fine tannins and bright acidity, and has been recognized repeatedly on Wine Spectator's Top 100.
Consistently punches above its price — a Wine Spectator Top 100 regular that never feels like an afterthought Riserva.
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A step up from the base Chianti Classico — more depth without losing approachability.
Food Pairings
Ideal with grilled steak, wild boar ragù, and aged Tuscan pecorino.
When to drink it
Special dinners, steak night, gifting
Terroir & Winemaking
Aged in oak for around two years plus bottle aging before release; sourced from vineyards at 350-400m altitude.
About the producer
Agricola San FeliceChianti Classico pioneer of research and Sangiovese purity.Visit the producer page →More wines from Agricola San Felice
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Il Grigio Riserva taste like?
- Expect dark cherry, leather, baking spice, and earthy herbal notes, with fine tannins and bright acidity typical of quality Sangiovese.
- Has this wine won any recognition?
- Yes, several vintages of Il Grigio Riserva have placed on Wine Spectator's Top 100 wines of the year.
- How long should Il Grigio Riserva be aged before drinking?
- It drinks well on release but can develop further complexity over five to eight years in the cellar.
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