Il Poggio Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

Decanted for 24 hrs. Didn't gain from that. Totally ok.

Oak is still pronounced and the tannins are big. The fruit is there but not playing a big role. Wait a few more years and hope this balances out.

In a beautiful place right now.

@Jeroen Koenen Inspited by your tasting note……you were right! 😁💪🏻

After an encounter during a tasting some 7 years ago, I decided to bury my bottles way back in my cellar.
Today, this is an unusually dark, concentrated and brooding Chianti. Notes of scorched earth, graphite, dark fruit, ink, Aceto Balsamico, dried herbs and Cuban cigars dominate the nose. The palate is extremely well balanced and the finish long and rewarding, while high levels of ripe soft tannines and mellow acidity provide structure.
Magnificent.

At a perfect point in its development. Still, give this tons of time.

Gorgeous complex wine. Soaring aromatics of sappy cherry fruit. Earth, a hint of road tar, fairly tart with grippy tannins. Should hold for years.

Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Everything one could ever want from CCR! Rich, deep. Very long. Complex. Cherry, damp earth. Nice bite just in front of the finish. Layers. Glad I have 2 more left.

Stunning, gorgeous Chianti. Deep and complex. Dark cherry and earth. Looks young. Long finish. Love this wine!!

Part of a monster mature Chianti Classico tasting.