Poggerino - Chianti Classico Nuovo 2019 (750ml)
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
This is a special wine that takes the concept of an annata Chianti Classico to the next level. The appellation needs more wines like this. The Poggerino 2019 Chianti Classico Nuovo is sold in a fun bottle with a big old egg depicted on the front label. A certified organic Sangiovese the fruit ferments in cement with ambient yeasts and ages in a 6.5-hectoliter Nomblot cement egg for one year. What you get is a lot of lively and punchy fruit with blueberry and dried raspberry. There is smoke and flinty mineral and the wine is distinguished by fresh acidity and a mid-weight style. Production is limited to 4900 bottles.
Vinous: 93 Points
The 2019 Chianti Classico Nuovo is 100% old-vine Sangiovese aged in concrete. Bright and effusive with striking aromatic presence the Nuovo is an absolute delight. Nervy persistent tannins and bright acids are a reminder we are in Radda. This mid-weight Chianti Classico has so much to offer. Bright red fruit white pepper chalk and dried flowers linger. (Drink between 2024-2034)
Stephen Tanzer: 92 Points
Sllightly cloudy but robust and decisive in the sensory profile offering notes of black prunes caramel tea leaves and black olives. Full bodied very smoothed tannins and an honest flowing finale of good workmanship and harmony. Drink now.
vWine Spectator: 92 Points
Super savory featuring eucalyptus rosemary sanguine and cherry flavors underscored by a saline note. This has grip and freshness with a lingering finish. Drink now through 2028. 400 cases made 130 cases imported.
