“The 2010 Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo… is impressive on all fronts. It's a gorgeous deep ruby color with violet reflections throughout. It's got it all on the nose. Pipe tobacco, flowers, violets, menthol, crushed wild berries...and more. Intense aromas. The flavors are full bodied, ripe and balanced with new leather, turned earth, crushed cherry and a trace of mint. I adore this wine and while not inexpensive, it's worth the tariff. An added bonus? This will cellar well for 10-15 years.”
— John Fodera, Feb 2015

“Compelling and elegant, the 2010 Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo is a tremendous effort that boasts a plump and ripe quality of fruit backed by silky tannins, good structure and fresh acidity. This Chianti Classico Riserva shows the natural heft and power to pair with succulent cuts of beef or braised pork. The 2010 vintage is especially nuanced and finessed.”
— Wine Advocate, Oct 2014