Castellare di Castellina
Chianti Classico Il Poggiale Riserva 2023
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% 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 |
- Denomination: Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2023 by Castellare di Castellina
- Grape varieties: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo and 5% Ciliegiolo; a still, dry red wine
- Vineyard: Il Poggiale cru in Castellina in Chianti, altitude 350–400 m
- Ageing: 12–18 months in French oak barriques (20% new) followed by 12 months in the bottle
- Tasting: notes of violet and cherry; ideal with meats and cheeses
Description
Type of wine
The Chianti Classico Il Poggiale Riserva from Castellare di Castellina is a Tuscan red wine born from a blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Ciliegiolo. This proud representative of the Chianti Classico denomination is distinguished by a structured and complex profile, designed for a long evolution over time. On the palate, it offers a fresh and savoury entry, supported by rounded tannins, which closes with a long and persistent finish with elegant floral hints and fruity cherry notes. Its identity takes shape through targeted vinification and careful ageing in French oak barrels.
Origin
The grapes come from Castellina in Chianti, in the historical heart of the Tuscan region, harvested exclusively from the single vineyard Il Poggiale. This plot is located at an altitude of between 350 and 400 metres, with perfect south-westerly exposure that encourages optimal ripening of the bunches. The clay-limestone and silty soils, combined with low yields per hectare, give the wine remarkable aromatic concentration and a vibrant freshness. The estate operates with rigorous attention to protecting the ecosystem, excluding the use of pesticides and herbicides to enhance the most authentic expression of the territory.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place in mid-October, followed by maceration on the skins for ten days at a controlled temperature. Alcoholic fermentation in steel lasts for two weeks, preparing the wine for the subsequent malolactic fermentation. The maturation phase takes place in French oak barrels for a period ranging from twelve to eighteen months, during which the wine enriches its structure and defines its aromatic profile. The process concludes with a long bottle ageing of twelve months, essential for perfectly integrating the tannins.
History and curiosities
Founded in 1977, Castellare di Castellina protects the land by excluding pesticides and herbicides. From here comes Il Poggiale, a single-vineyard cru facing south-west. The 25-30 year old vines produce concentrated grapes thanks to low yields. Overseen by Alessandro Cellai, the Riserva is aged in barriques. First produced in 1993, this label highlights the elegance and immense expressive power of Sangiovese.
Awards
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2023
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% 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 protects the land by excluding pesticides and herbicides. From here comes Il Poggiale, a single-vineyard cru facing south-west. The 25-30 year old vines produce concentrated grapes thanks to low yields. Overseen by Alessandro Cellai, the Riserva is aged in barriques. First produced in 1993, this label highlights the elegance and immense expressive power of Sangiovese. |
| Origin | Castellina in Chianti (Siena) |
| Soil composition | Clayey-limestone and silty |
| Cultivation system | Inverted Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 2700-6000 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 40-45 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Autumn (mid-October) |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 degrees Celsius |
| Fermentation | 14 days |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins for 10 days at a controlled temperature (28 °C); alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel for 14 days; malolactic fermentation completed; ageing for 12–18 months in French oak barriques (20% new, 225 L) followed by 12 months of bottle ageing. |
| Wine making | Skin maceration for 10 days at a controlled temperature (28 °C); alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel for 14 days; malolactic fermentation completed; ageing for 12–18 months in French oak barriques (20% new, 225 L) and subsequent bottle ageing for 12 months. |
| Aging | 12–18 months in French oak barriques (20% new, 225 L) and 12 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |