Il Poggione
Brunello di Montalcino 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Approximately 30 months in large French oak casks of 30 and 50 hectolitres, followed by a long period of ageing in the bottle. |
| Other years | 2017 , 2021 |
- Type and grape variety: DOCG red wine made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, 2020 vintage
- Aroma: Hints of cherry, liquorice, dark tobacco and light smoky notes
- Winemaking: 15-20 days using the submerged cap technique with indigenous yeasts at 25-28°C
- Ageing: Approximately 30 months in large French oak casks followed by bottle ageing
- Pairings and service: Red meats, game, mature cheeses; decant for 1 hour
Description
What type of wine it is
Il Poggione's Brunello di Montalcino is a still red wine from Tuscany that expresses the essence of the denomination through the use of Sangiovese grapes. Characterised by a solid structure and a full body, it offers an enveloping sip, supported by velvety tannins and a vibrant freshness. The submerged cap fermentation conducted by indigenous yeasts ensures a harmonious aromatic and polyphenolic extraction. On the palate, it proves to be balanced, with a persistent finish featuring mineral and ferruginous hints, making it the ideal companion for red meat dishes, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The vineyards dedicated to this label are located on the western slope of the Montalcino hills in Tuscany. The grapes reach maturity in old vines over fifty years old, situated at an altitude between 150 and 450 metres, within an estate surrounded by dense woodland. The interaction between the hilly terrain and the local microclimate favours optimal vegetative development. This natural balance defines a distinctive aromatic profile, in which cherry notes and hints of red fruit blend with nuances of liquorice, dark tobacco and smoky sensations, offering a deep sip that is profoundly linked to its territory of origin.
How it is produced
Production begins with the manual harvest, during which the bunches are carefully selected. The must ferments at a controlled temperature in steel tanks, with a submerged cap maceration that allows for a calibrated extraction. At the end of the malolactic fermentation, the wine acquires complexity by ageing for about thirty months in large French oak barrels within underground cellars. This maturation period, followed by further rest in the bottle, consolidates its structure and bestows an extraordinary propensity for long ageing, presenting itself in the glass with an intense ruby red colour with garnet highlights.
History and trivia
Founded in 1890 by the Franceschi family, Tenuta Il Poggione is an icon of Brunello di Montalcino. The 2020 vintage is produced from Sangiovese grapes from old vines over fifty years old, sustainably cultivated amidst pristine woodlands. Under the guidance of Fabrizio Bindocci, the estate skilfully combines tradition and innovation. The secret to its extraordinary longevity lies in its ageing five metres deep in large French oak casks, an underground environment that shapes the elegant structure of this celebrated Tuscan red.
Awards
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2020
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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2020
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
94/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
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 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Il Poggione |
| Story | History and trivia Founded in 1890 by the Franceschi family, Tenuta Il Poggione is an icon of Brunello di Montalcino. The 2020 vintage is produced from Sangiovese grapes from old vines over fifty years old, sustainably cultivated amidst pristine woodlands. Under the guidance of Fabrizio Bindocci, the estate skilfully combines tradition and innovation. The secret to its extraordinary longevity lies in its ageing five metres deep in large French oak casks, an underground environment that shapes the elegant structure of this celebrated Tuscan red. |
| Origin | Montalcino (SI), Tuscany, Italy |
| Cultivation system | Double arched cane and spurred cordon |
| Fermentation temperature | 25 to 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 15-20 days |
| Production technique | Submerged-cap fermentation with indigenous yeasts |
| Wine making | Fermentation for 15-20 days with a submerged cap in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature of 25-28 °C; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing for approximately 30 months in large French oak casks (30 and 50 hl) followed by long bottle ageing. |
| Aging | Approximately 30 months in large French oak casks of 30 and 50 hectolitres, followed by a long period of ageing in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |