Elegant, subdued and streamlined, the 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale offers those three cornerstone qualities of excellent Sangiovese. The wine also shows excellent value. This Chianti Classico Riserva pleases all the senses thanks to bright berry flavors and fresh acidity. Spice, leather and crushed stone appear as background tones. The wine sees 20% new oak and the rest is aged in neutral barrel. Some 14,000 bottles are produced.