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Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 from the Il Poggiolino estate, on the Sienese hills, with aging of at least 24 months and serving at 16-18 °C. No awards or mention of organic practices is specified.
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG appellation and Chianti Classico zone named, Sangiovese cited as the grape variety of the zone, red fruit and balsamic notes consistent.
No awards or guide mentioned and producer not attested by a text; simple absence of information, rating maintained in the neutral range.
At €21.69 (crossed-out price €24.81) for a Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 at 14 % vol., the price remains consistent with the appellation's ranking.
Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated between 16 and 18 °C.
Il Poggiolino estate named and located on the Sienese hills, fermentation in steel, maturation in wood and aging of at least 24 months specified.
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 a stroll through the heart of Tuscany, where the hills are dressed in vines. This Chianti Classico Riserva from the Il Poggiolino estate, 2021 vintage, is an invitation to that journey, a concentrate of elegance and character that whispers the story of its terroir.
The Il Poggiolino estate nestles in that part of Chianti Classico known as the heart of Tuscany, an area particularly renowned for its Sangiovese. It is here, on the Sienese hills, that the climate and the clay-limestone soils offer the ideal conditions for this emblematic grape variety to express its full quintessence. I find it fascinating to see how a place can so deeply imbue a wine with its identity.
To the eye, this wine displays an intense red color, a promise of beautiful concentration. On the nose, I first perceive aromas of ripe red fruits, notably cherry, which then blend with delicate spicy notes and subtle balsamic touches. It is a rich and complex bouquet that invites contemplation. On the palate, the tannic structure is elegant and perfectly integrated, offering beautiful persistence. The acidity, fresh and balanced, brings a liveliness that extends the pleasure. This wine is the result of fermentation in steel tanks, followed by maturation in wood and aging of at least 24 months, a process that gives it its depth and finesse.
This Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 is an ideal companion for moments of sharing. I would see it perfectly accompanying grilled or roasted red meats, a braised game dish or aged cheeses, such as pecorino stagionato. It will enhance these dishes with its enveloping profile and its aromatic nuances. It is the kind of wine you open to celebrate a special occasion or simply to treat yourself to a moment of pure Tuscan pleasure.
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