2016 Poggerino Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Bugialla, Tuscany
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Winemaker Piero Lanza is rarely given to making ‘best ever’ statements but he was clearly very happy with this wine when he presented it at Vinitaly 2019. This is the best Bugialla he’s made. The 2016 is the first Riserva to be made from a different vineyard parcel after the original Bugialla vineyard was recently replanted. It is now selected from the best grapes from the highest vineyards on the estate, planted in 1994. The soil is very stony and the southwest position, tucked right up against the woods, is a beautiful spot to view all of Poggerino and the surrounding vineyards looking towards the village of Radda.
In this vineyard Piero harvests the largest bunches for the Chianti Classico around the end of September and leaves the smallest and perfect bunches for the Riserva on the vine for another 10-15 days. Maceration is in concrete for around 55 days and the wine is racked into Slavonian oak and aged for 18 months.
“The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Bugialla is a total knock-out. Plush, dark and explosive, the 2016 possesses superb depth and textural richness. Super-ripe black cherry, plum, espresso, licorice, new leather and spice all flesh out in a heady, super-distinctive Riserva loaded with class and personality. The 2016 is fabulous in every way, but I especially admire its explosive energy.”
95 points, Antonio Galloni – Vinous
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany/Toscana, Chianti |
| Varietals | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 95 |
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