A fabulous example of Italy's most famous red wine, from an exceptional producer. Sumptuous black cherry fruit character on the nose, followed by fragrant hay, dried cranberry, dried cherry and kirsch. Underneath these, subtle nuances of creamy milk chocolate, truffle, violet, cracked pepper and seared steak emerge gradually. In the mouth, it has fabulous, velvety texture, with great richness from the well-ripened tannins, no shortage of flavour to plump it out and crisp acidity providing freshness and balance. This is absolutely delicious to drink already, although 15 minutes in the decanter before serving will help bring out its best. The wine's concentration, tannin structure, fine balance and brilliant track record also suggest it will cellar well, so be sure to order enough to keep you going for a decade!
Brunello di Montalcino
Il Poggione
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Press Review
" The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a saturated and shiny dark ruby color. This edition is loaded with black and purple fruits, such as blackberry preserves and plum. Those more robust tones are followed by spice, tar and campfire ash. The tannins are young (but not stemmy or bitter), and you'd be best served by letting this wine age and relax with more cellar aging. Il Poggione always makes some of the smoothest and most texturally enriched wines in the appellation, and this vintage is no exception. Drink 2024-2040 "
Press Review
" Il Poggione started harvesting Brunello grapes on 1 September based on desired sugar and acidity levels. To curtail unripe tannins, winemaker Fabrizio Bindocci removed a small percentage of seeds at the beginning of fermentation, particularly from the earliest picked plots. The resulting wine is a heady mix of allspice, leather and prune plums. There is ample concentration on the palate and a zesty citrus note lends freshness. It's grippy but overall balanced, with just a touch of astringency nudging through. I’d give this another year to come together. "
Winemaking
The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature 25/28 °C for 15 - 20 days with the submerged cap technique. After that it is aged for three years in large French oak barrels (30 - 50 hl or 872 -1373 Gallon). After being aged in wood, the wine is bottle aged: this is an essential process in guaranteeing the pleasantness and the complexity that have made the Brunello di Montalcino world-famous.
Customer Reviews
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Dried cranberry and cherry with a lovely attractive mid palate of tannin and creamy sweet fruit - all counter balanaced with freshness and nobility and a long finish. Went so well with steak and accompaniments. Its structure lends so well to food but it’s also completely accessible without due to its generosity. Special occasion wine.
Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryItaly
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RegionTuscany
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Sub RegionMontalcino
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StyleMedium to Full Bodied
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKU30526117
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Alcohol %14.5%
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GrapeSangiovese
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Unit Volume75cl
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VeganYes
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VegetarianYes