In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, rose hip, leather, wild fennel
Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco, balsamic
Single-vineyard Gran Selezione from a tiny Castell'in Villa parcel, library-release timing and long Slavonian-cask ageing.
What it pairs with
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Truffle-shaved pheasant
Library bottle and white truffle is a contemplative match. -
Aged hard sheep's-milk cheese
Old-vine fruit handles crystalline cheese salt. -
Wild boar with chestnut puree
Game-leather signature meets sweet chestnut.
How to serve Castell'in Villa Poggio delle Rose Riserva
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Truffle-shaved pheasant, Aged hard sheep's-milk cheese, Wild boar with chestnut puree. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Single-vineyard Sangiovese from the high-elevation Poggio delle Rose parcel, first vintage 1985 and reclassified Gran Selezione in 2014.
- 1985 — First vintage of Poggio delle Rose
- 2014 — Reclassified Gran Selezione
Facts
- Producer
- Castell'in Villa
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (100%)
- Classification
- Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
- Oak
- 30 to 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 90 to 150 at retail
- Drinking window
- 15 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Scores
- Vinous 95 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2020)
- Wine Advocate 94 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2020)
Frequently asked about Castell'in Villa Poggio delle Rose Riserva
What does Castell'in Villa Poggio delle Rose Riserva taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, rose hip, leather, wild fennel. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco, balsamic. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard Gran Selezione from a tiny Castell'in Villa parcel, library-release timing and long Slavonian-cask ageing.
When should I drink Castell'in Villa Poggio delle Rose Riserva?
Drink 15 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Castell'in Villa Poggio delle Rose Riserva?
Truffle-shaved pheasant is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged hard sheep's-milk cheese and Wild boar with chestnut puree. Library bottle and white truffle is a contemplative match.
What grapes are in Castell'in Villa Poggio delle Rose Riserva?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione.