Collina del Sol Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2019 is a refined, elegant and beautifully crafted Chianti Classico from the heart of Tuscany — structured, complex and built with the Sangiovese character, Gallo Nero pedigree and the extraordinary quality of the 2019 vintage that makes this one of the finest expressions of Chianti Classico Riserva at this price.

Chianti Classico is one of Italy’s most historic and celebrated wine appellations — the original Chianti zone between Florence and Siena, producing Sangiovese-based wines of genuine elegance, structure and ageing potential. The Riserva designation requires a minimum of 24 months ageing, including at least 3 months in bottle, producing wines of greater depth, complexity and longevity than the standard Annata release.

The 2019 vintage was exceptional across Tuscany — warm, dry and perfectly balanced, producing Chianti Classico of outstanding ripeness, structure and concentration.

My Wine Man

This is for someone who wants a serious, well-structured Chianti Classico Riserva at an exceptional price.

At HK$169, this is one of the finest value Riserva wines in the store — a wine that delivers genuine Chianti Classico depth, structure and the quality of a great Tuscan vintage at a very honest price. This is the kind of wine that reminds you why Chianti Classico became one of Italy’s most celebrated appellations.

In my view, this is the ideal introduction to serious Chianti Classico — or the perfect everyday Riserva for someone who already loves the style.

What makes this wine stand out

This is all about Sangiovese elegance and the extraordinary quality of the 2019 Tuscan vintage.

Sour cherry, red plum, dried herbs and leather sit at the core, with tobacco, cedar, earthy notes and the characteristic savoury, grippy tannins that define great Chianti Classico. The palate is medium to full-bodied with firm, well-integrated tannins and a long, structured finish that speaks to the quality of the fruit and the Riserva ageing.

The defining feature is the balance — structured and serious without being heavy, with the freshness and elegance that makes Chianti Classico so food-friendly and so compelling at the table.

Elegant, structured and completely compelling.

Style / drinking window

Medium to full-bodied with sour cherry, red plum, dried herbs, leather, tobacco and cedar notes.

Firm, well-integrated tannins and fresh acidity provide structure, elegance and a long, savoury finish.

Drinking well now with decanting, with continued development over the next 5–8 years.

Why this is a smart buy

If you want a serious Chianti Classico Riserva from a great Tuscan vintage at an accessible price, this is exceptional value.

It delivers:

• genuine Chianti Classico Riserva depth and structure from the outstanding 2019 vintage
• classic Sangiovese elegance and food-friendliness from Italy’s most celebrated red wine zone
• Riserva complexity and ageing potential at a very honest price

Ideal for bistecca alla Fiorentina, pasta with ragu, roast lamb, aged pecorino or a relaxed Italian dinner.

Explore more Italian reds

• Collina del Sole Barolo DOCG 2018 → same producer / Piedmont / Nebbiolo / step up in power and complexity
• Collina del Sole Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2018 → same producer / Veneto / appassimento / richer and more powerful
• Bodega Numanthia D.O. 2016 → Spain / Toro / Tempranillo / equally structured and age-worthy

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