“The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale is a dense, potent offering from Castellare. Black cherry, licorice, new leather, spice and dried flowers emerge from the glass. These 4-plud-year-old vines yield an especially muscular, virile Riserva. The 2021 spent 20 months in French oak, one-third new and two-thirds used, an approach that works so well for this bottling.” — Vinous, Jul 2024

“A focused, flavorful and structured red with notes of cherries, dark plums, dried oregano, roasted meat and baking spices. It’s medium-to-full-bodied with plush tannins. Dense core of fruit on the palate with a serious character throughout. Focused and flavorful, with a long, compact finish.” — James Suckling, Jul 2024