Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Tenuta di Renieri (Bacci) – Chianti Classico Riserva 2022
Chianti Classico DOCG – Tuscany – Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Primarily Sangiovese, crafted in the heart of Chianti Classico under the iconic Gallo Nero designation. This Riserva highlights tradition, structure, and regional identity, with added depth from extended aging and organically grown grapes.

Aromas & Flavors
Red cherry, dried cranberry, and plum lead the profile, layered with classic Tuscan notes of dried herbs, leather, and a touch of spice. Subtle earthy undertones reinforce its sense of place.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and structured, well-integrated tannins. Balanced and energetic, with a firm backbone and a savory, lingering finish.

Food Pairings
A quintessential pairing with pizza, charcuterie, and aged cheeses. Also excellent with pasta in tomato-based sauces or grilled meats.

Verdict
A true expression of Chianti Classico, structured, traditional, and proudly regional. Deliciously authentic and versatile, delivering exactly what you want from a Riserva at this level.

Did You Know?
The Gallo Nero (Black Rooster) symbol represents the Chianti Classico consortium, a historic emblem dating back to medieval Florence and Siena, today it guarantees authenticity and origin.

🍷 Personal Pick
A go-to Chianti Classico Riserva for classic pairings, this is “open with food and watch it shine” territory. — 10 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Tenuta di Renieri – Chianti Classico 2022
Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tuscany 🇮🇹

Overview
A traditionally styled Chianti Classico, this wine highlights the Sangiovese grape in its most authentic form. From the Berardenga subzone, known for producing some of the boldest and most structured Chianti Classico wines, this bottle remains refreshingly approachable while carrying the DOCG pedigree.

Aromas & Flavors
Vibrant red cherries, ripe cranberries, and a touch of dried herbs meet subtle notes of violet and a whisper of earthy spice.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with silky tannins and a lively acidity that keeps the fruit bright and the finish fresh. Straightforward but elegant, perfect for everyday Chianti enjoyment.

Food Pairings
Margherita pizza, tomato-based pasta dishes, roasted chicken with rosemary, and Pecorino Toscano.

Verdict
A lovely, cherry-driven Chianti Classico that balances tradition with easy drinkability. Berardenga’s terroir lends just enough structure to give depth, while still offering immediate charm in the glass.

Did You Know?
Chianti Classico wines are marked by the iconic black rooster (Gallo Nero) seal on the neck, symbolizing wines from the historic heart of the Chianti region. — 6 months ago

Christopher Lynch

9.1

2007 was amazing with blueberry cobbler and vanilla ice cream.Raisin deliciousness! — 4 years ago

"Odedi"

9.0

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.

Inky in color with a reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of red and black fruits with cedar, licorice, chocolates, herbs, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, currants, plums, licorice, light oak, dark coffee, peppercorn, earth, herbs and mediterranean spices.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.

This 14 year old Merlot from Tuscany is a bit past its prime, but still very drinkable.

Showing nice complexity, but lacking balance. I've had this vintage 7 years ago, and it was drinking better.

Wine Enthusiasts 89 points.

Needed an hour to open up, and better with food.

100% Merlot grapes were aged in new oak barrels for 24 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$40. — 22 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Renieri – Re di Renieri – 2021
Toscana IGT – Tuscany, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A Bordeaux-inspired Super Tuscan blend made from organically grown grapes: 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. Modern in style but deeply Tuscan in attitude — bold, structured, and expressive.

Aromas & Flavors
Black plum, blackberry compote, cassis, licorice, graphite, and dried herbs, with hints of cocoa and cedar. Dark, savory, and layered.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied, dry, and punchy with assertive tannins and fresh acidity. Youthful power and drive, but well-integrated structure. Long, spicy finish.

Food Pairings
Bistecca alla Fiorentina, braised short ribs, wild boar ragù, aged pecorino, or grilled portobello mushrooms.

Verdict
An impactful, character-driven Super Tuscan that flexes richness, structure, and attitude. Not shy, but compelling and delicious.

Did You Know?
Renieri is part of the Bacci family of estates, known for farming organically long before it became fashionable in Tuscany, and for crafting expressive reds with a distinct volcanic-soil signature. — 5 months ago

Geoff Imlach

9.0

Light, big fan for the price, great for the second bottle — 3 years ago

Tobin Spratte

9.4

Renieri uses French and Slavonian oak on this, adding significant complexity unlike some of the modernizing producers. Dried cherry and cranberry on first pour but after breathing the leather, cigar box, and forest floor come through. Dramatic lengthy finish with characteristic tannins that make aged sangiovese interesting. — a month ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

Thanks Santa. Dark chocolate covered cherries. Subtle peppermint aroma. Perfectly balanced.

93+ points — 4 months ago

Ted Lau

9.1

Low sulfites from Italy. — 8 months ago

Karyn Perry

9.4

Gift from the hubs — 2 years ago