What makes Vigna Poggiarso distinctive?

It comes from a single high-altitude vineyard (around 500m) on rocky alberese and galestro soils, giving an austere, structured style of Sangiovese with strong aging potential.

What does it taste like?

Firm, structured and mineral, with dark red fruit, dried herbs and a long, tannic finish typical of Chianti Classico's higher, rockier sites.

How long should it be aged before drinking?

It benefits from at least 3-5 years of bottle age to soften its firm tannic structure, and can develop well for a decade or more.

CuvéeGaiole in ChiantiRed

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Vigna Poggiarso

キャンティ・クラシコグラン・セレツィオーネ DOCG ヴィーニャ・ポッジャルソ

Castello di Meleto

About Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Vigna Poggiarso

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Sangiovese
Price Range: $55-70; approx. reference from US/UK retail pricing

A single-vineyard Gran Selezione made exclusively from Sangiovese grown in the Poggiarso vineyard, at around 500 meters above sea level on rocky soils of alberese, clay and galestro. The south-facing exposure creates significant day-night temperature swings, and the rocky, skeletal terrain produces an austere, structured style of Sangiovese, aged 27 months in 50 hL French oak casks.

Sommelier's Note

Poggiarso's rocky, high-altitude soils give it the most austere, age-worthy profile in Meleto's cru lineup — a wine that rewards patience.

New to wine?

An austere, structured single-vineyard Sangiovese best suited to those who already enjoy firm-tannin Chianti Classico.

Food Pairings

Excellent with bistecca alla fiorentina, roasted game, aged pecorino, and rich mushroom or truffle dishes.

When to drink it

Special occasions, vertical tastings alongside Vigna Casi, and long-term cellaring.

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Sangiovese from the single Poggiarso vineyard at approximately 500 meters altitude, on alberese, clay and galestro soils with a south-facing exposure. Aged 27 months in 50 hL French oak casks. ABV typically 14-14.5%.

About the producer

Castello di MeletoA 1256 fortress estate leading organic Chianti Classico.Visit the producer page →

More wines from Castello di Meleto

See all wines from this producer →

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Vigna Poggiarso distinctive?: It comes from a single high-altitude vineyard (around 500m) on rocky alberese and galestro soils, giving an austere, structured style of Sangiovese with strong aging potential.
What does it taste like?: Firm, structured and mineral, with dark red fruit, dried herbs and a long, tannic finish typical of Chianti Classico's higher, rockier sites.
How long should it be aged before drinking?: It benefits from at least 3-5 years of bottle age to soften its firm tannic structure, and can develop well for a decade or more.

Want to know more about this wine?

Ask Vinami's sommelier — no intimidation, just answers.

Talk to the Sommelier