Poggio Scalette
Chianti Classico 2023
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 10 mesi in vasche di cemento |
- Grape variety and style: 100% Lamole Sangiovese, a fresh, smooth and easy-drinking red
- Ruffoli terroir: Greve in Chianti at 450 metres, west-southwest exposure, soils rich in stones
- Vinification in concrete: fermentation and malolactic in lined tanks, aged for 10 months
- Tasting profile: dry and linear palate, precise and balanced, with well-defined fruit
- Pairings and awards: ideal with meats, pork and mature cheeses; 92 points James Suckling
Description
What kind of wine it is
Poggio Scalette's Chianti Classico is a Tuscan red that elegantly expresses the Sangiovese from Lamole. Fermented and matured in concrete, this wine offers a fresh and dynamic profile on the palate. Its agile and linear structure provides a balanced sip that enhances the fruity component. Its harmony and excellent drinkability make it ideal for flavourful meat dishes, pork-based recipes and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the Ruffoli terroir, in Greve in Chianti, Tuscany. The vineyards stretch across hillside terraces at 450 metres above sea level, with a west-south-west exposure that ensures consistent ripening. The sandy and silty soils, rich in stones, give the wine a dry and fresh profile. Here, vines over twenty years old are trained using Guyot and spurred cordon methods, reflecting the authenticity of the area.
How it is produced
Production begins in October with the harvest, followed by alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation in lined concrete vats. This choice preserves the clarity of the aromatic profile. The wine undergoes 10 months of maturation in the same containers, maintaining the integrity of the fruit. After the cellar period ends in July, it rests for a further three months to achieve complete and harmonious expressive clarity.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1991 in Ruffoli, the Poggio Scalette estate tells the story of the region through this fascinating Chianti Classico DOCG. The first vintage of the wine dates back to 2009. Under the care of oenologists Vittorio and Jurij Fiore, the estate embodies the essence of the terroir. The 2023 vintage celebrates the noble Tuscan tradition, earning international recognition such as 92 points from James Suckling.
Awards
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2023
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2023
92/100
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.
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2023
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2023
91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2023
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2023
90/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1991
- Oenologist: Vittorio Fiore, Jurij Fiore
- Bottles produced: 60.000
- Hectares: 15
| Name | Poggio Scalette Chianti Classico 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Poggio Scalette |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1991 in Ruffoli, the Poggio Scalette estate tells the story of the region through this fascinating Chianti Classico DOCG. The first vintage of the wine dates back to 2009. Under the care of oenologists Vittorio and Jurij Fiore, the estate embodies the essence of the terroir. The 2023 vintage celebrates the noble Tuscan tradition, earning international recognition such as 92 points from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Ruffoli, Greve in Chianti (FI) |
| Climate | Altitude: 450 m a.s.l. Exposure: West-South-West. |
| Soil composition | Sandy-silty, very rich in stones |
| Cultivation system | Guyot and spurred cordon |
| Harvest | First half of October |
| Production technique | Fermentazione alcolica e malolattica in vasche di cemento rivestite; affinamento di 10 mesi nelle stesse vasche di cemento |
| Wine making | Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in lined concrete tanks; ageing for 10 months in the same concrete tanks. |
| Aging | 10 mesi in vasche di cemento |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |