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The 2021 Poggio Scalette Chianti Classico wine has a bright ruby red in color, a lively bouquet of red fruits and blackberries complement undertones of ripe cherries and pomegranate seeds. On the palate, the wine is fresh and fruit-forward with silky tannins that evolve throughout the finish. This Poggio Scalette Chianti Classico which is the maximum expression of its territory and of the grape varieties which compose its blend: first and foremost the Sangiovese of Ruffoli, the magic Chianti Classico hillside in Greve in Chianti.

This is a wine that expresses both the Chianti Classico terroir as well as the Sangiovese grape. The grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards in the village of Ruffoli, located in Greve.

One of the biggest names in Italian wines, we were blown away by our recent tasting of the Poggio Scalette Chianti Classico. This famed Tuscan estate is known worldwide for their cultivation of 90 year old Sangiovese di Lamole in the Chianti Classico area of Greve.

This 2021 Poggio Scalette Chianti Classico wine can be paired with a number of dishes including rosemary roasted lamb, tomato based sauces, and hearty chicken stews.

93 points James Suckling
90 points Wine Enthusiast
92 points Wine Spectator