Il Poggiolo varies from vintage to vintage in strength, color intensity, flavor, and longevity. Yet connoisseurs recognize an unmistakable personality, especially in its aroma—somehow typical of Chianti in its suggestion of violets and iris, and yet distinct from any other.
This is a reflection of the special microclimate of Il Poggiolo’s vineyards and the aging environment of its deep vaulted cellars and massive barrels, which impart to the wine only a delicate hint of oak.