Poggio Bonelli
Chianti Classico 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged in small wooden barrels for 10 months, then matured in bottle for 3 months |
- Blend and style: 90% Sangiovese and Merlot; still red wine Chianti Classico DOCG
- Tuscan origin: Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena), hillside vineyards at 280 metres
- Vinification: Fermentation in steel at 26-28°C; 10 days maceration on the skins
- Ageing: 10 months in French oak barrels, followed by 3 months in bottle
- Aromas and serving: Morello cherry, thyme and leather; serve at 16-18°C, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chianti Classico Poggio Bonelli is a still red Tuscan wine with an elegant and complex profile. This blend skilfully combines the characteristics of Sangiovese with a touch of Merlot. On the palate, it reveals a full structure, characterised by lively acidity and firm, mature tannins. The dry, decisive flavour, enriched by the delicate spiciness imparted by the wood, leads to a rich and crisp finish. It is ideal paired with grilled red meats, stews, and medium-aged cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the Sienese heart of Chianti Classico. The rows stretch across a hillside vineyard at 280 metres above sea level, with a southern exposure that ensures optimal ripening of the fruit. Poggio Bonelli manages the land with a preference for organic practices to respect the balance of the ecosystem. This care in the vineyard results in a clean aromatic bouquet, from which intense black cherry aromas, plum and thyme emerge, wrapped in subtle hints of leather and spices.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous manual harvest of the bunches, cultivated using the spur-pruned cordon method to achieve high concentration. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, supported by constant daily pump-overs. This is followed by a prolonged maceration on the skins to extract the best colour and structure. Ageing continues for ten months in small French oak barrels, followed by a further three months of rest to perfectly harmonise every component of the wine.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1950 in Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tenute Poggio Bonelli embodies the authentic vocation of the Sienese territory. Thanks to manual and organic viticulture spread over 88 hectares, the winery preserves the ecosystem while ensuring grapes of exceptional quality. Signed by oenologist Carlo Ferrini, this prestigious Chianti Classico DOCG has achieved the renowned 92 points from James Suckling. Each bottle encapsulates an absolute dedication to the land, offering an authentic sensory experience that enhances the great Tuscan winemaking tradition.
Awards
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1950
- Oenologist: Carlo Ferrini
- Bottles produced: 130.000
- Hectares: 88
A property that was sought after by some of the most important Sienese families, Poggio Bonelli has belonged to numerous different families throughout the centuries. Firstly, the Spennali family owned it during the Middle Ages and passed it into the hands of the Piccolomini family in the second half of the 16th century. In the following century, probably for dynastic reasons, it became the property of the Landucci family. Finally, at the beginning of the 21st century, it came to belong to the Banca Monte Paschi di Siena, the most ancient Italian bank in the territory of Siena. The wine estate is owned by the Banca Monte Paschi di Siena, which acts as a shareholder, while a team of professionals with long-standing experience in wine-making carries out the management. The result is a human, dynamic, and solid business. Read more
| Name | Tenute Poggio Bonelli Chianti Classico 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Poggio Bonelli |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1950 in Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tenute Poggio Bonelli embodies the authentic vocation of the Sienese territory. Thanks to manual and organic viticulture spread over 88 hectares, the winery preserves the ecosystem while ensuring grapes of exceptional quality. Signed by oenologist Carlo Ferrini, this prestigious Chianti Classico DOCG has achieved the renowned 92 points from James Suckling. Each bottle encapsulates an absolute dedication to the land, offering an authentic sensory experience that enhances the great Tuscan winemaking tradition. |
| Origin | Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena), Tuscany, Italy |
| Yield per hectare | 6,000 kg/hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 26-28 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentazione tradizionale in tini di acciaio inox a temperatura controllata con rimontaggi giornalieri e macerazione sulle bucce per 10 giorni |
| Wine making | Traditional fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature (26–28 °C) with daily pump-overs; at the end of fermentation, maceration on the skins for a further 10 days. |
| Aging | Aged in small wooden barrels for 10 months, then matured in bottle for 3 months |
| Year production | 130000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |