IL POGGIONE BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO 2019

An immensely serious and complete Brunello from one of the biggest names in the region. The Poggione is a classic expression of Sangiovese from Montalcino; beautiful richness brings nothing clunky, just the deep unfolding of a lush and layered complexity in red fruit, salty/savoury and floral nuances, along with fine structure. A classic that in more and more limited supply…

96/100 Eric Guido, Vinous (2019 Vintage)
“The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino pulls the taster close to the glass with its dark and earthy blend of crushed ashen stones, giving way to rosemary, cedar, exotic spice and a core of raspberry preserves. Enveloping and serene, this flows across the palate like pure silk, steadily building in tension as tart wild berries and orange hints give way to a sweet herbal thrust. The 2019 finishes with tremendous length and is classically structured, as crunchy tannins resonate and violet inner florals slowly fade over a tactile coating of minerality. Il Poggione has captured the radiance of the vintage, yet this is just a baby today."

94/100 Aldo Fiordelli, Decanter (2019 Vintage)
“The 2019 is a vintage of balance, somewhere between 2016, 2013 and 2010. Sant'Angelo in Colle, which suffers in warmer vintages, performed very well and Il Poggione is a great example of the harmony of the area's wines in this vintage. Fruity at first sniff, it becomes more restrained later, with black cherry, violet, leather, graphite vibrancy and its typical nutty finish. The chalky tannins are extracted but velvety, underlined by an almost zesty acidity."

17.5/20 Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com (2019 Vintage)
"Dark, youthful ruby. Very closed and brooding with only hints of perfumed raspberry, tea leaves and oak. Generous and composed at the same time on the palate. A layer of suave cherry and raspberry fruit lined with quite powerful tannins that demand more time. Carries its 15% with ease."