San Felice
San Felice Poggio Rosso Gran Selezione Chianti Classico
4.3
Expert Rating
4.3
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
The Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio Rosso stands as the estate's pinnacle offering. This cuvée blends Sangiovese with small portions of Colorino and Pugnitello, sourced from vines planted between 1978 and 1980. After approximately 20 months in 500-liter French oak barrels and an additional 15 months of bottle aging, it hits the market. Its captivating profile includes aromas of blackberries, blueberries, cherries, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, cocoa, pepper, smoke, herbs, balsamic nuances, and violets. On the palate, it impresses with its fleshiness, robustness, juiciness, subtle spice, velvety tannins, remarkable depth, refined wood notes, multi-layered complexity, aristocratic grace, succulence, incredible vibrancy, and an almost endless finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The San Felice Poggio Rosso Gran Selezione Chianti Classico is an exceptional representation of this Tuscan region's finest. Classified as Gran Selezione, the pinnacle of Chianti Classico quality, it boasts a complex nose with ripe red fruits, violets, dried herbs, and a subtle oak touch.Full-bodied and velvety on the palate, it maintains a fruity dominance, complemented by spice and earthy notes. Balanced and enduring, it pairs well with Italian dishes, grilled meats, and aged cheeses. San Felice Poggio Rosso Gran Selezione is an outstanding Chianti Classico, embodying the region's terroir and winemaking mastery, ready for immediate enjoyment or cellar aging.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2057
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sangiovese
ORIGINS
Winery: San Felice
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
4.3
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