Il Poggione
Brunello di Montalcino 2019
Other years:
2017| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | About 30 months in large French oak barrels of 30 and 50 hectolitres, followed by a long period of bottle ageing. |
| Other years | 2017 |
- Origin: Montalcino, Tuscany; old vineyards over 50 years old located between 150 and 450 metres above sea level
- Vinification: submerged cap maceration with indigenous yeasts, fermentation at 25-28°C
- Ageing: around 30 months in large French oak barrels, followed by resting in bottle
- Profile: notes of cherry, liquorice and tobacco; soft tannins, long finish with hints of iron
- Pairings: ideal with red meats, game, pork, pasta and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Poggione 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 velvety tannins and a balanced freshness. The submerged cap fermentation 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 red meats.
Where it comes from
This wine originates on the western slopes of the Montalcino hills, within an estate surrounded by unspoilt woodland. The grapes come from old vines over fifty years old, situated at altitudes between 150 and 450 metres. Poggione employs sustainable farming practices, benefiting from a microclimate ideal for proper ripening. These natural conditions define an intense aromatic profile, enriched with nuances of cherry, liquorice, dark tobacco, and smoky hints.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a rigorous manual selection 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 French oak casks, stored in underground cellars. Further ageing before release ensures its remarkable capacity for long ageing, revealing a ruby red colour with elegant garnet highlights.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1890 by the Franceschi family, the renowned estate Il Poggione is a historic benchmark in the production of the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino. This elegant wine is crafted from Sangiovese grapes sustainably grown in old vineyards 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 French oak to enhance their longevity and structure.
Awards
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2019
94/100
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2019
92/100
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2019
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2019
96/100
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2019
94/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1890
- Oenologist: Fabrizio Bindocci
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 140
After more than a Century, Lavinio Franceschi’s work is still a fundamental point of reference for his successors, Leopoldo and Livia, who continue to develop the business with that same dedication and unrelenting passion, combining the ancient skills of winemaking crafts and tradition with the latest, most innovative techniques. Read more
| Name | Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Il Poggione |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1890 by the Franceschi family, the renowned estate Il Poggione is a historic benchmark in the production of the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino. This elegant wine is crafted from Sangiovese grapes sustainably grown in old vineyards 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 French oak to enhance their longevity and structure. |
| Origin | Montalcino (SI), Tuscany, Italy |
| Cultivation system | Double arched cane and spurred cordon |
| Fermentation temperature | 25-28 °C |
| Fermentation | 15-20 days |
| Production technique | Submerged cap fermentation with indigenous yeasts |
| Wine making | Fermentation for 15-20 days with the cap submerged in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature of 25-28 °C; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; maturation for about 30 months in large French oak casks (30 and 50 hl) followed by a long period of bottle ageing. |
| Aging | About 30 months in large French oak barrels of 30 and 50 hectolitres, followed by a long period of bottle ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |