2020 San Felice - Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Poggio Rosso (750ml)
The 2020 San Felice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Poggio Rosso stands as the estate’s flagship single-vineyard release, sourced exclusively from a block originally planted in the late 1970s. Composed entirely of selected Sangiovese clones, the wine reflects a production timeline built around extended maturation and precise temperature management.
Harvest occurs during the second half of September, with the grapes fermented on the skins for approximately twenty-five days. After primary conversion concludes, the wine undergoes natural malolactic fermentation and ages for three years in a calculated blend of large-format neutral wood and French barriques. A mandatory fifteen-month bottle rest precedes commercial release, allowing the tannic structure to integrate fully before it reaches glass.
The 2020 vintage pours a vivid ruby, opening directly into dark stone fruit driven by plum and blackberry, alongside dried rosemary, cured leather, and wet stone. On the palate, the architecture is substantial and focused, with finely grained tannins and a crisp acidity backbone that sustains the flavor into a lengthy, mineral-driven finish.
Suggested Pairings:- Braised lamb shanks or beef cheeks
- Roasted guinea fowl or venison with juniper
- Pappardelle or handmade pici tossed in slow-simmered wild boar ragù
- Aged Pecorino Toscano with honey and walnut bread