Poggio Rosso Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
ポッジョ・ロッソ キャンティ・クラシコ グラン・セレツィオーネ
Agricola San Felice
Sangiovese
About this wine
San Felice's single-vineyard flagship, first produced in the 1970s as an early example of a Chianti Classico 'cru'. Made from 100% Sangiovese planted in the late 1970s in the Poggio Rosso vineyard, it is aged around 20 months in 500-liter French oak tonneaux followed by 15 months in bottle, representing the pinnacle of the estate's Chianti Classico terroir.
A serious, age-worthy wine best suited to those already familiar with Sangiovese.
Sommelier's Note
"One of the original Chianti Classico crus — Poggio Rosso proved single-vineyard Sangiovese could rival Bordeaux-style ambition decades before Gran Selezione existed as a category."
Food Pairings
Best with roasted lamb, bistecca alla fiorentina, and truffle dishes.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations, fine dining, long-term cellaring
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $63-87 (approx. ¥9,700-13,500; reference conversion from US retail)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from the single Poggio Rosso vineyard; aged approximately 20 months in 500L French oak tonneaux, then 15 months in bottle.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Poggio Rosso special?
- It was one of the first Chianti Classico single-vineyard 'cru' wines, introduced in the 1970s, and is made from 100% Sangiovese grown in the Poggio Rosso vineyard planted in the late 1970s.
- How long can Poggio Rosso age?
- Given its structure and aging regimen (about 20 months in oak plus 15 months in bottle before release), it has strong potential to develop further for a decade or more in the cellar.
- Is Poggio Rosso considered a Gran Selezione?
- Yes, since the category's introduction it has been classified as a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, reflecting its single-vineyard pedigree.
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