COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Fattoria Poggerino
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fattoria Poggerino Chianti Classico is a 100% Sangiovese from the Chianti Classico DOCG in Tuscany, Italy. Produced by the family-run Fattoria Poggerino estate in Radda in Chianti, the wine reflects their dedication to organic viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking. The estate's vineyards are located at high altitudes, contributing to the wine's character. The 2022 vintage is noted for its intense fruit profile, shaped by the year's warm and dry conditions.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated between 400-500 meters above sea level.
Fact 02
Certified organic farming practices are a core tenet.
Fact 03
Native yeasts are used for spontaneous fermentation.
Fact 04
The 2010 vintage was recognized in Wine Spectator's Top 100.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Fattoria Poggerino Chianti Classico involves destemming and pressing the grapes, followed by spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with native yeasts in concrete tanks for about 35 days, with manual management of the cap. Malolactic fermentation takes place in Slavonian oak casks and French oak tonneaux. The wine is then aged for 12 months in these vessels, followed by a minimum of 8 months of bottle aging before release. The estate employs certified organic farming practices.
