Red Wine: 2018 | Tenuta Il Poggione | Brunello di Montalcino (Half Bottle)
Bright ruby red. On the nose spicy-animal, then ripe Amarena cherry and plum, walnut, underbrush, shoe polish. On the palate equally earthy tones, loosely knit tannin, plus dark fruit, then considerably rough in the finish.
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Producer: Tenuta Il Poggione
Vintage: 2018
Size: 375ml
ABV: 14.5%
Varietal: Sangiovese
Country/Region: Italy, Tuscany
Bright ruby red. On the nose spicy-animal, then ripe Amarena cherry and plum, walnut, underbrush, shoe polish. On the palate equally earthy tones, loosely knit tannin, plus dark fruit, then considerably rough in the finish.
Producer Information
Tenuta Il Poggione is an estate in the Montalcino DOCG appellation of Tuscany, particularly known for its rich, dense Brunello wines balancing ripe fruit, savoury elements and a classic structure. These are considered to be some of the greatest wines produced in Italy. The estate covers 530 hectares (13000 acres), with 140ha (336 acres) planted to vines and 50ha (124 acres) to olive trees. The remainder is dedicated to cereals, livestock and forestry. A new winery was built in 2004, but winemaking is a mix of modernity and tradition with a focus on larger French oak barrels aged in underground cellars. The younger Brunello vines less than 20 years old provide the fruit for the Rosso di Montalcino. This is aged for 12 months in barriques and large oak oaks. The standard Brunello is aged for three years in large French oak barrels. The Riserva Vigna Paganelli is only produced in the best years from the oldest vineyard on the estate, planted in 1964. It is aged in the same way as the "normale" but for (at least) an extra year. Cuttings from the Paganelli vines are used for any new plantings. Il Poggione makes a range of wines outside of the Brunello DOCG as well. These include a Sangiovese-Merlot-Cabernet blend under the IGT Toscana designation, and a Vin Santo from Sant'Antimo. A white Toscana IGT combines Vermentino and Chardonnay, while the ros is made entirely from Sangiovese. There is also a Moscadello di Montalcino and a sparkling wine.
