{"product_id":"il-poggione-brunello-di-montalcino-2021","title":"Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoggione Brunello di Montalcino is a still red wine made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes. A true expression of the Montalcino region, it stands out for its structured style, characterised by \u003cstrong\u003evelvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and a balanced freshness. The \u003cstrong\u003esubmerged cap fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e with indigenous yeasts encourages a harmonious extraction of organoleptic components. Its persistent finish, with typical ferrous notes, makes it the ideal pairing to enhance mature cheeses, game, and \u003cstrong\u003ered meats\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates on the western slopes of the Montalcino hills, within an estate surrounded by unspoilt woodland. The grapes come from \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e over fifty years old, situated at altitudes between 150 and 450 metres. Poggione employs \u003cstrong\u003esustainable farming practices\u003c\/strong\u003e, benefiting from a microclimate ideal for proper ripening. These natural conditions define an \u003cstrong\u003eintense aromatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched with nuances of cherry, liquorice, dark tobacco, and smoky hints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual selection\u003c\/strong\u003e of the bunches. The must ferments at a controlled temperature in steel vats, subsequently completing malolactic fermentation. The wine's structure is shaped through a maturation of around thirty months in large \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, stored in underground cellars. Further ageing before release ensures its remarkable capacity for \u003cstrong\u003elong ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e, revealing a ruby red colour with elegant garnet highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1890 by the Franceschi family, the renowned estate \u003cstrong\u003eIl Poggione\u003c\/strong\u003e is a historic benchmark in the production of the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino. This elegant wine is crafted from Sangiovese grapes sustainably grown in \u003cstrong\u003eold vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e over fifty years old, sheltered by unspoilt woodlands. Under the expert guidance of oenologist Fabrizio Bindocci, the winery combines innovation and tradition, maturing the wines five metres underground in fine \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e to enhance their longevity and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Il Poggione","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47736663965867,"sku":"62497","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/il-poggione-brunello-di-montalcino-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}