94 points Kerin O'Keefe: "The 2021 Villa Antinori Riserva shows great elegance, starting with its heady aromas of blue flower, juniper berry, dark spice and eucalyptus. Firm, velvety tannins wrap around juicy black cherry, blood orange and tobacco before closing on notes of ground pepper and coffee bean. Embodying the fantastic vintage, this is the best Villa Antinori Riserva I’ve had to date. Drink 2028–2033. (Jan 2024)"
92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Antinori is laced with black cherry, plum, new leather, licorice and spice. Ample and expansive in feel, the 2021 is wonderfully generous, not to mention incredibly delicious. Fruit sources are from some of the most coveted sites in the appellation. Drink 2024-2031 (Jul 2024)"
92 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "This wine sees its fruit sourced from multiple villages: San Casciano, Gaiole, Castellina and Greve. The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Antinori is not married to a specific subzone of the appellation because it seeks to embrace a house style rather than a vineyard identity. Aged in tonneaux with some barrique, the wine is rich and lasting but not large. In fact, it remains elegant on the palate with fine tannins and good fruit tension with cherry and blue flowers. Drink 2024-2030 (Mar 2024)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "[$40 list] This is packed tightly with cherry, pomegranate, plum, earth and Mediterranean scrub flavors. Lively and fresh midpalate, while the dense, chewy tannins flex their muscles on the finish. Give this time. Best from 2026 through 2043. (Oct 2024)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "The spicy, indulgent nose presents aromas of cloves, cardamom, bergamot, dried cherries and vanilla, while the palate leans into the citrus, cherry and vanilla elements. Acid fizzes around imposing, solid tannins. (Oct 2024)"
92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Antinori is laced with black cherry, plum, new leather, licorice and spice. Ample and expansive in feel, the 2021 is wonderfully generous, not to mention incredibly delicious. Fruit sources are from some of the most coveted sites in the appellation. Drink 2024-2031 (Jul 2024)"
92 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "This wine sees its fruit sourced from multiple villages: San Casciano, Gaiole, Castellina and Greve. The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Antinori is not married to a specific subzone of the appellation because it seeks to embrace a house style rather than a vineyard identity. Aged in tonneaux with some barrique, the wine is rich and lasting but not large. In fact, it remains elegant on the palate with fine tannins and good fruit tension with cherry and blue flowers. Drink 2024-2030 (Mar 2024)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "[$40 list] This is packed tightly with cherry, pomegranate, plum, earth and Mediterranean scrub flavors. Lively and fresh midpalate, while the dense, chewy tannins flex their muscles on the finish. Give this time. Best from 2026 through 2043. (Oct 2024)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "The spicy, indulgent nose presents aromas of cloves, cardamom, bergamot, dried cherries and vanilla, while the palate leans into the citrus, cherry and vanilla elements. Acid fizzes around imposing, solid tannins. (Oct 2024)"
| Product SKU | 351197 |
| Producer | Villa Antinori |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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