Chianti Classico Poggio Rosso Riserva
2010
San Felice is a medieval Tuscan hamlet nestled among the hill sides of Chianti Classico near Siena and Montalcino. The surrounding woods, olive groves, and vineyard shave been cultivated for centuries. San Felice Estate, owned by the Grisaldi del Taja family from 1700 until 1968, is today a prestigious winery led by creative, innovative talents who have made great wines since the beginning, including the first Super Tuscan ever made in Chianti Classico, Vigorello. 85% of San Felice’s 140...
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Here's an outstanding Chianti Classico made from 80% Sangiovese, 10% Pugnitello and 10% Colorino that opens with earthy aromas of underbrush, leather, violet, dark spices and red berries. The structured palate delivers rich black cherry, black pepper, clove and balsamic herbs alongside bracing yet refined tannins. It still shows some youthful aggression, so give it time to soften and develop complexity.
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The estate's 2011 Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio Rosso is quite a bit darker and richer than most years. Black cherry, plum, spice, pine and menthol note flesh out in the glass. A wine of substance and textural richness, the 2011 is a great example of the broad, ample wines made in this vintage.
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