In “Vigneto Il Poggiale,” writer John Fodera spotlights the CASTELLARE Il Poggiale Chianti Classico Riserva 2013, saying it “is a wine that sings with exuberance. Il Poggiale is a single vineyard effort from vines planted in 1988. Produced in only exceptional vineyards, the 2013 is a blend of 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo and 5% Cillegiolo…Deep crushed red cherry flavors dominate this young wine, but earthy tobacco, porcini, fennel and spice notes combine to form an alluring flavor profile.”
— Tuscan Vines, Jan 2017

"Elegant, subdued and streamlined, the 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale offers those three cornerstone qualities of excellent Sangiovese. The wine also shows excellent value. This Chianti Classico Riserva pleases all the senses thanks to bright berry flavors and fresh acidity. Spice, leather and crushed stone appear as background tones."
— Monica Larner, Dec 2016