Poggio Al Sole, Chianti Classico, Casasilia

The nose was dark and a bit medicinal, start with hints of menthol, which slowly faded to reveal forest undergrowth, strawberry, and intense spice. On the palate, I found silky textures, yet firmed up quickly by a mix of fine tannin and zesty acidity. It’s earthy persona carried over to the palate, which also displayed dried strawberry and leather. It finished youthfully firm with fine tannin coating the senses. I have to imagine that less time in oak would have …

35$ 14.5% alc I read somewhere (wine spectator) that this contains 10% Cabernet. Lifted acidity makes this wine ripe and fresh with bright red cherry, soft plum, old wood, and sharp acid on the palate. This Chianti is a bit nuclear at 14.5%, likely the result of such a high degree of lifted acidity, but the wine finishes clean and solid with some warmth. Sweetness on the palate from the concentrated bright cherry fruit, some softness on the finish with …