The 1998 Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio is stunning. Soft, silky and exceptionally balanced, the 1998 is a wine of gorgeous harmony and class. Dark cherry, tobacco, cedar and earthy notes abound in this super-expressive, mid-weight edition of Il Poggio. Smoke, game, tobacco and iron linger on a virile, somber finish marked by tannins that feel a bit rustic. There’s more depth than finesse here. Even so, the 1998 has another decade of life to offer.
92 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Apr 2023)