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Chianti Classico "Riserva", Marchese Antinori, Chianti, IT, 2022

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Article code: JS 95 PTS

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Overview

2022 Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva earned 92–95 pts: James Suckling 95, Wine Enthusiast 94, Vinous 93, Kerin O'Keefe 93, Wine Spectator 92. Elegant and balanced, with cherry, violet, spice, fine tannins, and excellent aging potential.

Details

The 2022 Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva has been very well received by professional critics, with most scores clustering in the low-to-mid 90s.

Critic	Score	Highlights
James Suckling	95/100	Aromas of strawberries, red cherries, violets, roses, licorice and toast. Praised for its vibrant, velvety tannins, tightly knit acidity, and savory finish. Recommended to drink now, but even better after 1–2 years.
Wine Enthusiast (Danielle Callegari)	94/100	Notes of mandarin blossom, rose petal, vanilla, leather, Bing cherry, orange, iron-rich earth and dark chocolate. Commended for its silky texture and finely grained tannins.
Vinous (Antonio Galloni)	93/100	Described as "terrific" and highly balanced, featuring succulent red cherry, spice, new leather and rose petal. Galloni notes Antinori's lighter, more refined style works especially well in the 2022 vintage.
Wine Spectator	92/100	Published score cited by multiple retailers; tasting note emphasizes the wine's structure, freshness, and aging potential.
Kerin O'Keefe	93/100	Elegant profile with violet, wild herbs, dark spice and forest berry, showing classic Chianti Classico character.

Overall critical consensus

Average professional score: approximately 93–94 points
Style: Classic yet polished Chianti Classico Riserva with an emphasis on elegance rather than power.
Common descriptors: red cherry, violet, rose petal, leather, tobacco, licorice, savory herbs, fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long mineral finish.

Drinking window

Most critics suggest:

Drink now: Yes, especially with a 1–2 hour decant.
Ideal window: 2027–2035, with the structure to develop additional complexity over the next decade.

At its typical retail price of $50–60 USD, the 2022 Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is widely regarded as one of the stronger values among premium Chianti Classico Riservas, delivering near–top-tier quality without reaching the prices of the estate's flagship wines like Tignanello.

James Suckling

Impressive cherry and berry fruit with hints of cedar and dried flowers. It’s medium-bodied, firm and bright with a long, nicely tannined finish. This can age, but I like the tension and drive to this now. Baby Tignanello. Sangiovese with 10% cabernet. Drink or hold.

Wine Sectator

This ripe style is fresh and harmonious, delivering plum, cherry and boysenberry fruit, with accents of earth, iron and eucalyptus. Supple in texture, with a beautifully integrated structure and long, complex aftertaste. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2026 through 2043. 29,667 cases made, 5,833 cases imported.