Castellare di Castellina
Chianti Classico Il Poggiale Riserva 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Nero, 5% Ciliegiolo |
| Aging | 12–18 months in French oak barriques (20% new, 225 L) and 12 months in bottle |
- Producer and format: Castellare di Castellina, 0.75 L bottle, 14.5% alcohol
- Designation and vintage: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2022, still Tuscan red wine
- Grape blend: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Nero, 5% Ciliegiolo
- Ageing: 12–18 months in French barriques (20% new) plus 12 months in bottle
- Tasting notes: hints of violet and cherry, mineral accent; fresh, savoury, long and silky finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Castellare di Castellina Il Poggiale Chianti Classico Riserva is a red wine that embodies the authentic character of Tuscany. This blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo combines a solid structure with a fresh profile, standing out for its rounded and well-integrated tannins. On the palate, it offers a long and silky finish, characterised by a clear aromatic profile with floral hints of violet, fruity notes of cherry and precise mineral nuances. The tasting experience is balanced between intensity and formal rigour.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this label are grown in Castellina in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico. The bunches come exclusively from the single vineyard Il Poggiale, located between three hundred and fifty and four hundred metres above sea level with a south-west exposure. The clay-limestone and silty soils, combined with low yields, ensure a concentrated and balanced expression, supported by lively freshness. The estate operates with an agricultural approach aimed at protecting the land, excluding the use of pesticides and herbicides to preserve the ecosystem.
How it is produced
The process involves a ten-day maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature and a two-week alcoholic fermentation in steel. Malolactic fermentation is completed before the wine is transferred to wood. The wine then matures in French oak barrels for a period of twelve to eighteen months, enriching its aromatic spectrum. Finally, a prolonged glass ageing of twelve months allows for the perfect integration of the tannins and impeccable flavour persistence before release.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1977, Castellare di Castellina celebrates Tuscan excellence by protecting the land without the use of pesticides or herbicides. From this philosophy comes Il Poggiale, a majestic Chianti Classico cru produced from a single vineyard facing south-west. The nearly thirty-year-old vines yield grapes of exceptional concentration thanks to low yields. Under the masterful care of Alessandro Cellai, the Riserva matures in French oak barriques and subsequently in the bottle, enhancing the aristocratic elegance, profound complexity, and immense expressive power of Sangiovese.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1977
- Oenologist: Alessandro Cellai
- Bottles produced: 350.000
- Hectares: 33
The red wine I Sodi di S.Niccolò Toscana IGT, vintage 2021, from the Castellare di Castellina winery was rated 99 Falstaff points in 2025 by Othmar Kiem and Simon Staffler. It is a wine made from Sangiovese and Malvasia Nera grapes from the Chianti Classico region of Italy. Read more
| Name | Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico Il Poggiale Riserva 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Nero, 5% Ciliegiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castellare di Castellina |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1977, Castellare di Castellina celebrates Tuscan excellence by protecting the land without the use of pesticides or herbicides. From this philosophy comes Il Poggiale, a majestic Chianti Classico cru produced from a single vineyard facing south-west. The nearly thirty-year-old vines yield grapes of exceptional concentration thanks to low yields. Under the masterful care of Alessandro Cellai, the Riserva matures in French oak barriques and subsequently in the bottle, enhancing the aristocratic elegance, profound complexity, and immense expressive power of Sangiovese. |
| Origin | Castellina in Chianti (SI) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous |
| Cultivation system | Inverted Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 2700-6000 |
| Yield per hectare | 40-45 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Autumn (mid-October) |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 14 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in steel, malolactic fermentation carried out, ageing for 12–18 months in French oak barriques (20% new) and 12 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel; malolactic fermentation carried out; ageing for 12–18 months in French oak barriques (20% new, 225 L) and 12 months in bottle; maceration for 10 days at 28°C; alcoholic fermentation for 14 days. |
| Aging | 12–18 months in French oak barriques (20% new, 225 L) and 12 months in bottle |
| Year production | 350000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |