Tenuta Orsumella Corte Rinieri Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2020

An elegant Chianti Classico Riserva from Tenuta Orsumella—90% Sangiovese with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon—offering rich red fruit, spice, and refined tannins. Great now, with potential to age.

Product Details

• 🍇 Grape Variety: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

• 📍 Region/Appellation: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG — San Casciano Val di Pesa, Tuscany, Italy 

• 🏷 Winery: Tenuta Orsumella, Menichetti family — organic-certified vineyards 

• 🍷 Type: Red – Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

• 🌡 Alcohol Content: 13.5% ABV 

• 📦 Bottle Size: 750 ml

• ⏳ Aging: 14 months in French barrique plus bottle aging

Tasting Notes

Intense ruby tending to garnet. Aromas of raspberry, blackberry, cedar, and gentle spice. The palate is medium-full, with chewy tannins, balanced acidity, and a lingering, harmonious finish 

Critic Scores

• Average ~90 points.

• James Suckling: “fragrant… wild currants, dried herbs, bark… chewy tannins… structured” 

• 2019 vintage scored 95 by Wine Spectator and 92 by WineCritics, signaling consistency in quality for 2020

Food Pairing

Ideal with beef ragù, grilled lamb, cured meats, porcini risotto, and aged Pecorino. Complements traditional Tuscan dishes exceptionally well

Aging & Cellaring

Drink now with decanting to soften tannins, or cellar until 2028–2032 to reveal deeper complexity and integration .

Winery Story 

About Tenuta Orsumella:
A historic San Casciano estate managed by the Menichetti family since 1716. Organic-certified since 2018, situated on Alberese sandstone and Galestro marl soils. Corte Rinieri expresses their commitment to terroir and quality, blending tradition with modern precision