Stop us if you’ve heard this before: another year, another flat out delicious wine from Poggerino – and still a bargain. Italian wine represents a tiny corner of our portfolio, but Piero Lanza’s impeccably balanced wines are some of the most popular in our store. They drink well young, age beautifully, and provide exceptional value.
The 2023 growing season in northern Italy was hot and dry just like Burgundy. But Sangiovese, a native of sunny Tuscany, is equipped to handle drought; combine that with well timed late-summer rains, and the 2023 Chiantis are magnificent. Poggerino’s is as good as ever: deep and rich without ever losing its balance. The wine will be part of next Sunday’s February Futures release, but as usual we’re starting the bidding on this one a week early.
Antonio Galloni of Vinous calls it a “very pretty wine,” finding “dark red cherry, leather, lavender spice and dried herbs…an open-knit, midweight wine that has so much to offer.” He concludes: “pliant and inviting, with tons of nuance, the Chianti Classico is an absolute delight in 2023.” Tasting at the vineyard in October, we also found it delicious – a deep, beautiful wild cherry nose, perfectly ripe fruit and loads of dry extract, but a (welcome) beat less intense than last year. The tannins are silky and lovely, with vibrant freshness amid the gorgeous fruit.
Piero made a bit less of this than usual last year, so we got less than our normal allocation – if it’s a cellar staple at your house like it is at ours, don’t delay.
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Poggerino Chianti Classico 2023
Ansonia Retail: $348/case
February Futures: $275/case
Email Tom to reserve this wine
AVAILABLE BY THE CASE AND HALF-CASE
WINE EXPECTED IN APRIL 2026
PICKUP FREE, SHIPPING EXTRA
