Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico Riserva “Poggio a’ Frati” 2020

94 points Wine Critics
Richness and great persuasion animate the vision of Poggio a' Frati in the 2020 vintage. Notes of red plums and black plums blend beautifully with nuances of sweet caramel, black cherries, sandalwood, and coriander. Full-bodied, rounded, and well-polished on the palate, it finishes truly intriguing and authentic.

93 points Vinous
The 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio a'Frati is quite imposing in its first impression. Black cherry, gravel, incense, tobacco, licorice, menthol and dried herbs confer somber intensity, an impression reinforced by the wine's imposing tannins. I would give this a year or two in bottle soften, but even so, readers should expect a virile Riserva for the dinner table.

92 points James Suckling
Plums, cherries, olives and bitter chocolate on the nose. Firm and full-bodied with a tight tannin frame and a savory, chewy finish. From organically grown grapes.

91 points Falstaff
Bright ruby purple. On the nose violets, ripe cherries, some fine oak and earthy tones. On the palate a lot of grip, full and ripe, shows a lot of drive on the finish.