Fattoria Poggerino - "Vigna Bugialla" Chianti Classico Riserva 2022

Piero Lanza's Fattoria Poggerino is one of Chianti Classico's most prestigious estates. The land used to belong to Prince Ginori Conti, a descendant of one of Florence’s oldest families. Floriana Ginori Conti inherited the winery from her father in the 1970s, and in 1980, with her husband Fabrizio Lanza, began making Chianti Classico with the Poggerino label. In 1999, she handed over the property to her two children, Piero and Benedetta Lanza. Located in the medieval village of Radda in Chianti, the estate spans 12 hectares of high-elevation vineyards surrounded by ancient walls and nestled between the Arbia and Pesa valleys. Poggerino’s vineyards are located at 400 to 600 meters — pushing the boundaries where Sangiovese can ripen — allowing the estate to be uniquely equipped to excel in a warming climate. These parcels face south-southwest and are abundant with the rocky galestro soils for which Chianti is famous. The cooler temperatures, later flowering and extended hang times at these altitudes are vital for crafting elegant, refined Chianti Classico. Piero transitioned the estate to organic and biodynamic practices two decades ago, ensuring the health of the vines and focusing on low yields to produce wines of aromatic complexity, vibrant energy and striking minerality. All wines are made exclusively with estate fruit.

Sourced from a single parcel of Piero's oldest vines, the Poggerino Vigna Bugialla Chianti Classico Riserva is a stunningly beautiful wine, showing off the finer side of Sangiovese and the pinnacle of the varietal's elegance. The nose is high-toned featuring dark red berry notes with just the right touch of earth, oak spice and mineral cut. The mid-palate is powerful, sexy and lush, brimming with vibrant, spiced fruit and teeming with wild-berry flavors. The finish is long with fine-grained tannins. This wine needs a big glass to fully unwind and showcase its full refinement and depth, offering a truly stunning drinking experience. Drink this Tuscan masterpiece any night over the next 20 years. Pair with a Tuscan-style steak marinated with lemon zest, garlic and rosemary and served with prosciutto-wrapped asparagus and morels sautéed in garlic and butter.