A ripe, powerful wine, the Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia offers a level of finesse that balances some of the more overt intensity of the year. Dark cherry, plum, spice, tobacco, menthol and licorice add shades of nuance as this beautifully delineated Rancia opens up in the glass. This is a wine built on its compelling harmony.
Sangiovese's tart cherry and moderate tannins pair well with the noodle texture.