Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale

Variety: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Ciliegiolo – grapes harvested by hand, in the middle of October Color: dark ruby-red, with hints of garnet Bouquet: notes of bitter cherries, red plums and currants, beautifully woven with masculine tones of vanilla, tobacco and sandalwood Taste: pregnant, fresh and persistent, fruity, herbaceous and spicy, with a high aromatic intensity, velvety tannins and a pleasant smoky note; elegant, long and spicy finish Culinary combinations: grilled red meat, Bordeaux sauce, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar, truffles, matured cheeses, blue cheese temperatureserving: 16-18 ° C Maturated 14 months in 50% new barrels and aged 12 months in glass. We recommend venting it for at least 30 minutes or passing it through aerator Vinturi. 93 James Suckling points: “The wine exudes aromas of crushed blueberries and dark chocolate, with hints of black cherries. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and fresh acidity in the aftertaste. It takes time to open. ” 2014 – 91 Parker Points 2013 – 94 Parker Points 2012 – 93 Parker Points:“ Chianti Classico Riserva ”Il Poggiale u 2012 is a P Sanggiale” full and generous, with a vibrant level of aromatic intensity. If Castellare di Castellina decided to produce a wine from the Gran Selezione range, Il Poggiale would be the obvious candidate. But both owner Paolo Panerai and oenologist Alessandro Cellai oppose the idea. The grapes come from a 45-year-old vineyard. They give rich layers of fatty cherries, chocolate, spicy oak and burnt herbs. All these elements combines in an impeccable manner. Drink it between 2016-2026. ” 2011 – 93+ Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous; 90 Wine Spectator Points 2010 and 2009 – 94 Parker Points