Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva

Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva celebrates the family’s ties to the region and represents the culmination of Piero Antinori’s tireless work. The grapes are hand-selected from the San Sano vineyard in south-central Chianti Classico. The blend is predominantly Sangiovese with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot added depending on the vintage. It is then aged in small and large oak barrels for 18 months in the Antinori nel Chianti Classico winery in Bargino. An intense ruby red in color, this red wine opens with aromas of red fruit and notes of balsamic and spice. The palate is enveloping with soft tannins and velvety in texture. The finish and aftertaste are long and persistent. For more than 630 years − spanning 26 generations − the Antinori family has produced exceptional wines that celebrate its Tuscan and Umbrian roots. Antinori wines proudly honor Italian winemaking traditions, but also reflect the family’s relentless push to innovate and experiment. No other family of winemakers has achieved such consistent excellence.