Tuscany's Finest — A Chianti Classico Riserva of Rare Distinction

From one of Chianti Classico's most revered estates, Castellare di Castellina's Il Poggiale Riserva is a wine of extraordinary depth and elegance. Nestled in the heart of the Castellina in Chianti zone, the estate's steep, rocky vineyards yield Sangiovese of exceptional concentration and character — and the 2022 vintage is no exception.

Garnet red with orange-tinged reflections, the wine greets you with a complex bouquet of ripe cherry, dried rose petal, and tobacco, layered with notes of leather, balsamic herbs, and a refined earthiness that speaks unmistakably of Tuscan terroir. On the palate, it's structured and precise — firm, well-integrated tannins, bright acidity, and flavors of sour cherry, plum, and dark spice that build to a long, elegant finish.

A Riserva built for the cellar but impossible to resist now — this is Chianti Classico at its most compelling.

• Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
• Grape: Sangiovese Blend
• Vintage: 2022
• Size: 750ml
• Origin: Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
• Style: Full-bodied, structured, complex, age-worthy
• Pairing: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar ragu, aged pecorino, truffle pasta, braised short rib