Chianti Classico Poggerino

Chianti Classico DOCG • Tuscany • Poggerino
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Poggerino
Region
Tuscany
Denomination
Chianti Classico DOCG
Alcohol
14.5%
Vinification
Destemming, pressing, alcoholic fermentation on the skins with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats for 35 days and malolactic fermentation in big and medium oak barrels
Aging
12 months in French tonneaux and in big Slavonian oak barrels, the at least 8 in bottles
Grape varieties
Sangiovese 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This prestigious Chianti Classico DOCG represents the pinnacle of Italian winemaking excellence. With 14.5% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Sangiovese 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards cultivated according to the Guyot system in Radda in Chianti. Organic farming. Vinification: destemming, pressing, alcoholic fermentation on the skins with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats for 35 days and malolactic fermentation in big and medium oak barrels. The wine is aged 12 months in French tonneaux and in big Slavonian oak barrels, the at least 8 in bottles. A wine reflecting Tuscany's renowned terroir with elegant tannin structure and aging potential.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Florentine steak (Bistecca alla Fiorentina)
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese

About Tuscany Wine Region

From the rolling hills of Chianti to the coastal Maremma, Tuscany's diverse terroir produces wines of exceptional character and aging potential.

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