Poggerino Chianti Classico Riserva 2014 (1.5L)

Poggerino’s finest wine is their Chianti Classico Riserva called “Bugialla.” Like Poggerino’s other wines, this is pure, unblended Sangiovese. But the Riserva comes from their oldest vines — nearly 45 years old now — and is raised carefully in oak before bottling. Poggerino holds it a full year in the bottle before releasing it to the public.

JANCIS ROBINSON: Lustrous ruby. Quite sweetly perfumed nose with plenty of depth. Juicy, crunchy red fruit on the palate, followed by firm, chewy tannins on the finish. Closes up a little but this wine shows true craftsmanship in a very difficult vintage.