“Dark and inky, this is holding back for now, with blackberry, plum, rosemary, leather and tar flavors. A beam of juicy fruit is buoyed by the vivid acidity, while the tannins emerge on the long aftertaste.”
— Wine Spectator, Aug 2018

“The 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale represents a special selection of fruit from Castellina in Chianti (95% Sangioveto is blended with 5% Canaiolo). Within the quality ladder of the estate, this wine exhibits a big style departure from the other wines placed below it. The bouquet here is much fuller and richer with a greater composition of fruit, spice, leather and tobacco characteristics. There is a very specific note of cinnamon or crushed clove that seems linked to this wine only. This wine ages in barrique for 18 months.”
— Wine Advocate, Oct 2018