# Fattoria Poggerino Chianti Classico (2022)

- **Producer:** Fattoria Poggerino
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €35
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, dried fruit, black plum, black cherry, red cherry, vanilla, cedar, cloves, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Fattoria Poggerino Chianti Classico is a 100% Sangiovese from the Chianti Classico DOCG in Tuscany, Italy. Produced by the family-run Fattoria Poggerino estate in Radda in Chianti, the wine reflects their dedication to organic viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking. The estate's vineyards are located at high altitudes, contributing to the wine's character. The 2022 vintage is noted for its intense fruit profile, shaped by the year's warm and dry conditions.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are situated between 400-500 meters above sea level.
- Certified organic farming practices are a core tenet.
- Native yeasts are used for spontaneous fermentation.
- The 2010 vintage was recognized in Wine Spectator's Top 100.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus to high acidity and structured tannins are well-suited to cut through the richness of fatty meats and complement protein. Its savory notes and dark fruit character harmonize with earthy flavors like mushrooms and herbs, as well as tomato-based sauces.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Fattoria Poggerino Chianti Classico involves destemming and pressing the grapes, followed by spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with native yeasts in concrete tanks for about 35 days, with manual management of the cap. Malolactic fermentation takes place in Slavonian oak casks and French oak tonneaux. The wine is then aged for 12 months in these vessels, followed by a minimum of 8 months of bottle aging before release. The estate employs certified organic farming practices.