Description
The Arillo in Terrabianca ‘Poggio Croce’ Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 is a highly-rated, 100% Sangiovese Italian red wine produced in the Radda subzone of Tuscany. This vintage offers a balance of classic Tuscan freshness, fruit vibrancy, and savory complexity. [1, 2, 3]
Wine Profile & Technical Specifications
- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Appellation: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
- Alcohol Content: 14% ABV
- Winemaking & Aging: Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by 10–15 days of skin maceration. It is aged for 12 months in large European oak barrels.
- Drinking Window: 2024 to 2030. It benefits from decanting or air exposure before serving. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: A complex bouquet featuring dark fruits like cherries and cranberries, overlaid with mocha, chocolate, sweet spices (coriander, cumin, cloves), and hints of leather, tar, and cedar.
- Palate: Fresh, medium-bodied, and decisive on entry. It displays tight, chewy tannins alongside bright red fruit notes and orange zest.
- Finish: Intense and persistent, with lingering coffee, chocolate, and balsamic tones.
Critic Scores
The 2020 vintage has been widely praised by wine critics, consistently earning excellent scores:
- Decanter: 94 Points
- The Wine Advocate: 93 Points
- DoctorWine: 93 Points
- James Suckling: 91 Points
- Kerin O’Keefe: 92 Points
Food Pairings
This structured Riserva pairs excellently with rich, robust dishes:
- Meats: Roasted meats, game, braised beef (such as Carbonnade de Boeuf), and cured pork.
- Pasta: Hearty Italian dishes like Orecchiette with spicy ‘nduja sausage or pasta topped with rich bolognese sauce.
