Chianti Classico Riserva il Poggiale 2000

Castellare di Castellina (Italy)

Sangiovese (90%), Canaiolo Nero (5%), Ciliegiolo (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This Chianti shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, plum, raspberry, licorice, tobacco, vanilla and menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. A well made wine. This Chianti ages for 12-18 months in barrique and for 12 months in bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Roasted meat, Game, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)
July 2004