Il Poggione
Brunello di Montalcino 2017
Other years:
2019| 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 barrels of 30 and 50 hectolitres, followed by a long period of bottle ageing. |
| Other years | 2019 |
- Format and alcohol content: 0.75 L bottle, 14.5% ABV; vintage 2017
- Origin and type: Il Poggione, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany (Siena)
- Vineyards and harvest: vines over 50 years old, altitude 150–450 m; hand-picked on the western slope
- Vinification process: steel, indigenous yeasts; submerged cap for 15–20 days at 25–28 °C
- Flavour profile and pairings: cherry, tobacco, liquorice; soft tannins; ideal with meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Brunello di Montalcino by Il Poggione is a full-bodied still red wine made from Sangiovese grapes. On the nose, it is deep and persistent, with a bouquet ranging from cherry to potpourri, enriched by notes of dark tobacco, liquorice and intense smoky accents. On the palate, it reveals a warm and balanced structure, defined by velvety tannins and a well-judged freshness. The finish is long and characterised by pleasant ferrous tones, making it the ideal companion to enhance red meats and game, as well as robust first courses and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This Sangiovese originates from the western side of Montalcino. The vines grow at a hillside altitude between 150 and 450 metres, immersed in a natural ecosystem where woods and olive groves surround the rows. The favourable microclimate ensures a slow and gradual ripening of the grapes, imparting the wine with a high aromatic intensity. The fruit comes from historic vineyards over fifty years old, tended by Il Poggione to convey the most authentic identity of the region in the glass.
How it is produced
After careful hand harvesting, vinification involves fermentation with the cap submerged in steel tanks for about twenty days. The use of indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature encourages the extraction of aromas, while malolactic fermentation stabilises the flavour profile. Maturation continues for around thirty months in large French oak casks, placed five metres underground to ensure a constant resting environment. The process concludes with a lengthy ageing in bottle, essential for giving the wine harmony and great ageing potential.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1890 by the Franceschi family, Tenuta Il Poggione represents the excellence of Tuscan winemaking, enhancing the purity of Sangiovese grapes. This fine Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is produced from vineyards over fifty years old, cultivated in an ideal microclimate between 150 and 450 metres above sea level. Artisan expertise can be felt in the historic cellar, where the wine rests five metres underground for a slow maturation in French oak. The exceptional 2017 vintage releases a balanced freshness and velvety tannins, offering an unforgettable finish.
Awards
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2017
91/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2017
91/100
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.
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2017
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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2017
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 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 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Il Poggione |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1890 by the Franceschi family, Tenuta Il Poggione represents the excellence of Tuscan winemaking, enhancing the purity of Sangiovese grapes. This fine Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is produced from vineyards over fifty years old, cultivated in an ideal microclimate between 150 and 450 metres above sea level. Artisan expertise can be felt in the historic cellar, where the wine rests five metres underground for a slow maturation in French oak. The exceptional 2017 vintage releases a balanced freshness and velvety tannins, offering an unforgettable finish. |
| Origin | Montalcino (SI), Toscana, Italia |
| Cultivation system | Double arched cane and spurred cordon |
| Fermentation temperature | 25–28 °C |
| Fermentation | 15–20 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation "with submerged cap" in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature of 25–28 °C; malolactic fermentation in steel; ageing in large French oak barrels |
| Wine making | 15-20 days "submerged cap" in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature of 25-28 °C; malolactic fermentation in steel. |
| Aging | Approximately 30 months in large French oak barrels of 30 and 50 hectolitres, followed by a long period of bottle ageing. |
| Year production | 200000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |