Poggio Bonelli
Tramonto d'Oca 2019
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Petit Verdot |
| Aging | 24 months in small oak barrels, followed by 6 months in bottle |
- Grape variety and origin: 100% Petit Verdot, Toscana IGT, Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena)
- Vinification: fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature, maceration for 18–20 days
- Ageing: 24 months in small oak barrels followed by 6 months in bottle
- Aromatic characteristics: red fruit jam, pepper, cinnamon, tobacco, cocoa and leather
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour at 16–18 °C; ideal with grilled meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Tramonto d’Oca by Poggio Bonelli is a still red wine from Tuscany, made from Petit Verdot grapes. In the glass, it displays a ruby red colour with garnet highlights. The bouquet reveals intense aromas of red fruit jam, pepper and cinnamon, finishing with notes of tobacco, cocoa, scorched earth and leather. On the palate, it expresses powerful tannins and a warm, savoury finish that reflects its remarkable structure. It is recommended to decant it an hour before serving at 16-18 °C. It pairs ideally with grilled red meats, game, pork-based dishes and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the hills of Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the heart of Chianti Classico. The vineyards are situated at 280 metres above sea level with a favourable southern exposure, ensuring optimal ripening and a high concentration of aromas. The Poggio Bonelli estate adopts mainly organic practices, with manual viticulture and a spur-pruned cordon training system that reduces the yield per vine. Under the guidance of oenologist Carlo Ferrini, cultivation fully enhances the characteristics of the Sienese terroir, reflecting the authentic vocation of this historic agricultural area.
How it is produced
The production process begins with fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. This is followed by a long maceration on the skins for 18-20 days, essential for extracting colour and dense polyphenols. The maturation continues for 24 months in small oak barrels, enriching the wine’s spicy texture. Finally, a further 6 months in bottle stabilises and harmonises the sensory profile. This rigorous process gives the wine a remarkable ageing potential, allowing it to evolve in the cellar for over ten years.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1950 in Castelnuovo Berardenga, the winery Tenute Poggio Bonelli has created an oenological masterpiece with Tramonto d’Oca 2019, benefiting from the prestigious consultancy of Carlo Ferrini. This fine Toscana IGT showcases pure Petit Verdot, cultivated on excellent south-facing hillside vineyards. A meticulous ageing process of 24 months in small oak barrels, followed by six months resting in the bottle, ensures a longevity of 10-15 years. Awarded 92 points by James Suckling, this wine embodies the powerful and enveloping soul of the Sienese terroir.
Awards
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2019
92/100
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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2019
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1950
- Oenologist: Carlo Ferrini
- Bottles produced: 130.000
- Hectares: 88
A property that was sought after by some of the most important Sienese families, Poggio Bonelli has belonged to numerous different families throughout the centuries. Firstly, the Spennali family owned it during the Middle Ages and passed it into the hands of the Piccolomini family in the second half of the 16th century. In the following century, probably for dynastic reasons, it became the property of the Landucci family. Finally, at the beginning of the 21st century, it came to belong to the Banca Monte Paschi di Siena, the most ancient Italian bank in the territory of Siena. The wine estate is owned by the Banca Monte Paschi di Siena, which acts as a shareholder, while a team of professionals with long-standing experience in wine-making carries out the management. The result is a human, dynamic, and solid business. Read more
| Name | Tenute Poggio Bonelli Tramonto d'Oca 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Petit Verdot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Poggio Bonelli |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1950 in Castelnuovo Berardenga, the winery Tenute Poggio Bonelli has created an oenological masterpiece with Tramonto d’Oca 2019, benefiting from the prestigious consultancy of Carlo Ferrini. This fine Toscana IGT showcases pure Petit Verdot, cultivated on excellent south-facing hillside vineyards. A meticulous ageing process of 24 months in small oak barrels, followed by six months resting in the bottle, ensures a longevity of 10 5 years. Awarded 92 points by James Suckling, this wine embodies the powerful and enveloping soul of the Sienese terroir. |
| Origin | Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena) |
| Fermentation temperature | 28–30 °C (maximum) |
| Fermentation | null |
| Production technique | Traditional vinification with fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats and long maceration on the skins (18–20 days) |
| Wine making | Traditional vinification in stainless steel vats under strict temperature control (maximum 28-30 °C). At the end of fermentation, extended maceration on the skins (18-20 days). |
| Aging | 24 months in small oak barrels, followed by 6 months in bottle |
| Year production | 130000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |