San Polo Azienda Agricola (Allegrini)
Brunello di Montalcino Podernovi 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 30 months in 40 hl Slavonian oak barrels with light toasting, followed by at least 6 months of bottle ageing before release. |
| Other years | 2017 , 2018 , 2019 |
- Certification: Organic and vegan Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- 100% Sangiovese grapes: Hand-picked in 17 kg crates, harvested at the beginning of October
- Extended ageing: 30 months in Slavonian oak barrels and at least 6 months in bottle
- Profile: Violet, jasmine, cherry and spices, soft tannins and long persistence
- Pairings: Ideal with roasts, lamb and mature cheeses at 16-20°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Podernovi Brunello di Montalcino by San Polo is a still Tuscan red wine made from Sangiovese grapes, the result of meticulous organic farming. It displays a ruby red colour with delicate garnet highlights. On the palate, it reveals a full and balanced body, supported by good acidity and polished tannins. The nose opens with elegant floral aromas of violet and jasmine, followed by clear notes of cherry and spices. The persistent finish makes it ideal to pair with robust red meats, game, and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This Brunello di Montalcino originates from the picturesque Podernovi vineyard, set within an ecosystem protected by strict environmental certification. The vines grow at 450 metres above sea level with optimal south-east exposure, trained using the spurred cordon method. The roots delve into calcareous and marl soils, rich in minerals and clays. This specific geological matrix imparts a marked freshness to the wine, sharply defining its aromas and offering a faithful reflection of the terroir.
How it is produced
Production begins with a meticulous manual harvest to preserve the integrity of the bunches. After gentle pressing, fermentation occurs spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts in truncated conical Slavonian oak vats. Malolactic fermentation also takes place naturally. The wine then matures for thirty months in large lightly toasted Slavonian oak barrels, which shape its elegant and solid structure. A long final rest completes the harmonious maturation of its structure.
History and Curiosities
Podernovi represents an outstanding example from Montalcino, created in 1990 from the vineyards located at 450 metres above sea level on the San Polo estate, managed by the Allegrini family. This prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG reflects a deep respect for the environment, being the result of organic farming in the first Tuscan winery certified by CasaClima Wine. The Sangiovese grapes are hand-picked and fermented thanks to the action of indigenous yeasts. The 30 months of ageing in Slavonian oak imparts smooth tannins and a balanced structure with timeless charm.
Awards
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2021
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1990
- Oenologist: Riccardo Fratton
- Bottles produced: 160.000
- Hectares: 16
Our goal was to transform the San Polo Estate into a premium quality winery. The year 2007 marked the beginning of a new era for San Polo: a prestigious, historic appellation was accompanied by an entrepreneurial approach and openness to multiple business opportunities. Subsequently, the importance of an eco-friendly approach was understood and developed, leading to a steadfast commitment to sustainability, which is now the hallmark of the Estate and pervades and informs all its practices and operations.
San Polo is situated in Podernovi, on the southern slope of Montalcino. The valley is called Sant’ Antimo and there too, almost at touching distance, stands Mount Amiata. The locals call this area a ‘Mezzopane’, meaning that to admire the beautiful view is to ‘take one’s fill’, like food for the soul. The windows, knolls and vantage points of the Estate’s two farmhouses look out over the breath-taking Tuscan landscape of the Old Masters. And finally, San Polo’s modern and innovative wine-making cellar, so cutting-edge as to have become synonymous with the Company itself.
First winery in Tuscany to be certified CasaClima Wine. Read more
| Name | San Polo Brunello di Montalcino Podernovi 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | San Polo Azienda Agricola (Allegrini) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Podernovi represents an outstanding example from Montalcino, created in 1990 from the vineyards located at 450 metres above sea level on the San Polo estate, managed by the Allegrini family. This prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG reflects a deep respect for the environment, being the result of organic farming in the first Tuscan winery certified by CasaClima Wine. The Sangiovese grapes are hand-picked and fermented thanks to the action of indigenous yeasts. The 30 months of ageing in Slavonian oak imparts smooth tannins and a balanced structure with timeless charm. |
| Origin | Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Rich in galestro and minerals, good presence of clay. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4000 |
| Yield per hectare | 34 hl/ha (circa 3400 kg/ha) |
| Harvest | Prima decade di ottobre |
| Fermentation temperature | 28-30 °C |
| Fermentation | 28-30 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting in crates; selection of the grapes; gentle crushing and delicate pressing; fermentation in truncated conical Slavonian oak vats with indigenous yeasts; spontaneous malolactic fermentation in oak barrels; ageing in Slavonian oak barrels followed by further ageing in bottle |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting in 17 kg crates; selection of the grapes, gentle crushing and delicate pressing; fermentation for 28-30 days at 28-30°C in truncated Slavonian oak vats (25 hl) with indigenous yeasts; spontaneous malolactic fermentation in oak barrels; ageing for 30 months in 40 hl Slavonian oak barrels with light toasting, then at least 6 months in bottle before release. |
| Aging | 30 months in 40 hl Slavonian oak barrels with light toasting, followed by at least 6 months of bottle ageing before release. |
| Total acidity | 5.8 gr/L |
| PH | 3.5 |
| Dry extract | 32.3 gr/L |
| Year production | 160000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |