At around 400 meters above sea level, the Poggio Rosso vineyard stretches across a bright, well-ventilated hillside. The soils are medium-textured and rich in stones, of calcareous-marl origin, derived from alberese and galestro. These formations encourage deep root systems, limiting vine vigor and enhancing concentration and structure. Alberese—a compact, resilient limestone—contributes freshness, elegance,<br /><br/>and mineral notes, while galestro—an argillaceous schist—adds structure, tension, and dynamism to the wine.

<div>As early as the late 1970s, in the Poggio Rosso area, a series of selected clones of Sangiovese were planted. Il Poggio Rosso is the fruit of a rigorous selection of this grape variety from some parcels of the same single vineyard, and today it represents the pinnacle of San Felice’s terroir. A wine of immense depth and superb elegance, produced in limited quantity and exclusively in outstanding vintages.</div>

Terroir: The soil that gives life to wine 

Hectares of Vineyards

Olive Trees

15.000

This is where tradition combines with advanced technology. The 18th century cellars, carved out of rugged limestone, are extensive. You’ll be fascinated by the rows of red stained oak barrels and halls of vast steel vats, temperature controlled for fermentation. You’ll see teams of experts tasting, blending, balancing to produce the finest Chianti Classico. Their passion created in 1968 the first Supertuscan, our renowned Vigorello.

Wine making

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Our wine cellar in Chianti Classico is a charming place, perfect for sharing moments of conviviality and deepening your knowledge of wine. Our tasting experiences are designed to help you discover the authenticity and richness of our terroir, guided by our expert sommeliers. Book your visit and let yourself be enchanted by every glass.<br /><br/>

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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 

Poggio Rosso

The 2021 vintage was characterized by a regular seasonal pattern. Spring rains supported vegetative growth and built up water reserves to sustain the vines through the dry summer. After Easter, a brief drop in temperatures slowed shoot growth in the cooler areas of Chianti Classico. There was no significant pressure from fungal diseases such as powdery mildew or downy mildew. Although the summer was dry, it was moderated by the water reserves accumulated in<br/>spring and did not bring excessive heatwaves. From the end of August, high daytime temperatures were balanced by cool nights, promoting optimal grape ripening.

James Suckling 

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

A mild winter in 2020 led to an exceptionally early bud break at the end of March. Unfortunately, on the night of March 25th, temperatures dropped below zero, severely impacting the Sangiovese and dramatically reducing the yield. Spring was pleasant, with a good balance of rainfall and sunny days. Summer was excellent—warm but without excessive heat waves. The fruit quickly reached perfect ripeness.

Antonio Galloni - Vinous 

Winter 2019 was characterized by rains and snowfalls that allowed the deposit of water reserves; average spring temperatures favored an early april budbreak and high summer temperatures in June, July and August brought the grapes to perfect ripening. In general, the 2019 vintage has produced well balanced wines with an excellent aging potential.

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

Jamessuckling.com

Wine Spectator, U.S.A

Wine Enthusiast

2018 has began with an early sprouting due to high temperatures in March and April, followed by a fairly rainy May. Temperatures have started to rise again since June; summer temperatures in the norm with scattered rains. The month of September in particular saw a succession of sunny days but with a great thermal excursion between day and night, which allowed the grapes a proper phenolic and aromatic maturation.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Jeb Dunnuck

WineCritic.com

Wine Spectator

Winter was quite mild and dry. At the end of March the vines sprouted at least 20 days in advance. In April, two cold nights slowed down the development without fortunately causing damage to the shoots. The summer drought has reduced the yields considerably while the quality was good thanks to some<br/>cultivation techniques aimed at keeping the grapes shaded.

Decanter

Winter was quite mild and rainy; elevated temperatures at the beginning of April have caused an early flowering of at least 10 days; after a regular May, the summer months were very hot, with temperatures high above seasonal average, with periodic rains that helped to maintain a good vegetative balance avoiding water distress. The ripening of the grapes was very good as well as the average quality of the wines produced.

Wine Spectator 

Gambero Rosso 

2015 will be remembered as one of the warmest in recent years; to a mild winter and a spring with regular rainfall, succeeded a hot summer with rare precipitations. Good weather conditions allowed a good quantity and excellent quality production, with perfect phenolic maturation in all<br/>vineyards, guaranteeing wines suitable for long aging.

Poggio Rosso

Alcohol

14%

Year

2021

Poggio Rosso

Tasting Notes and Pairings

Ground Characteristics

The

Terroir

Where

Poggiorosso

is

born

Vintage Characteristics

8.000

17°

14% VOL

15-20 years

5.8 G/L

-1.5 G/L

L. 3 / L. 1,5 / L. 0,75