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Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 from Il Poggiolino, Sangiovese, fermentation in steel and minimum 12 months of aging, at €13.18. Reserve: no award or guide is mentioned; it is a simple appellation wine without any attested distinction.
Chianti Classico DOCG, Sangiovese and the Chianti Classico zone are named; the profile of red fruits, spices and floral notes is consistent with the appellation.
No award or named guide; Il Poggiolino is cited without any attested reputation, which keeps it in the no-distinction range.
At €13.18, crossed-out price €14.56, for a Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 without riserva or distinction: the price is consistent with the appellation.
Pairings with red meats, aged cheeses, pappardelle with ragù; profile of red fruits, violet, spices and serving at 16-18 °C make pairings easy.
Il Poggiolino is named and located in Chianti Classico; fermentation in steel and minimum 12 months of aging specified, without organic farming or manual harvesting.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where the hills are caressed by the sun and where history can be read in every vine stock. It is from this landscape that the Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 from Il Poggiolino is born, a wine that whispers the secrets of its land with rare elegance.
The Il Poggiolino estate is nestled in one of the most emblematic territories, most suited to growing Sangiovese, the king grape variety of this appellation. It is here, in the heart of Chianti Classico, that the winemaking tradition is passed down with passion, giving birth to wines that faithfully reflect their origin. The 2022 vintage, from this unique Sangiovese, is the fruit of traditional fermentation in steel tanks, a method that preserves the purity and freshness of the fruit before its aging.
When you pour this Chianti Classico, you discover a brilliant ruby color, a promise of beautiful liveliness. On the nose, I perceive intense aromas of red fruits, notably cherry, interwoven with delicate floral notes of violet. A spicy touch, subtle and warm, completes this bouquet, evoking the scents of the Tuscan land. On the palate, this wine reveals itself harmonious, with soft tannins that caress the palate and a remarkable persistence. It offers a perfect balance between freshness and structure, an elegant signature of its terroir.
This Chianti Classico from Il Poggiolino is an ideal companion for the pleasures of the table. I recommend it with robust and flavorful dishes, typical of Tuscan cuisine. Imagine it alongside grilled red meats, a dish of pappardelle with ragù, or with aged cheeses. It is a wine that enhances flavors and invites sharing, perfect for a dinner among friends or a convivial family evening.
Let yourself be seduced by this Chianti Classico 2022 from Il Poggiolino. It is an invitation to a sensory journey in the heart of Tuscany, a glass that tells you a story of passion, terroir and tradition. It embodies the authentic soul of one of Italy's most prestigious crus, a gem to discover and savor without restraint.