2020 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino
Grape
Sangiovese
Its Origins
Il Poggione is one of Montalcino's best and also more historic estates, established at the end of the 19th Century by Lavinio Franceschi and now run by the fifth generation. But the star quality may be the current winemakers, father-son team Fabrizio and Alessandro Bindocci. With consummate skill they have introduced modern technology while maintaining traditional style and techniques, similarly balancing a natural and non-interventionist ethic while remaining unusually involved in every aspect of vineyard and production. As superlatives are lavished on their wines from the highest quarters, Il Poggione is coming to embody the supreme quality on offer from this famous yet still undervalued Tuscan appellation.
What The Critics Say
95/100 Vinous, Eric Guido
“The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is explosive, bright and punchy at first, evolving from cranberry to cherry with dusty sage, spiced blood orange and Tuscan dust. The is pure elegance, texturally deep and nearly velvety in feel with a core of tart wild berries that add contrast as a balsamic tinge emerges along with fine-grained tannins toward the close. It finishes long, structured and staining, leaving a flinty sensation and primary core of fruit that drenches the palate as violet inner florals and hints of lavender abound. The 2020 is seamless from start to finish and, while more approachable than a typical vintage of Il Poggione, is balanced for an extended maturation." Drink 2028 - 2040
94/100 Parker’s Wine Advocate, Monica Larner
“Showing very nice results, with greater accessibility in this vintage, the Il Poggione 2020 Brunello di Montalcino has dark fruit aromas with blackcurrant followed by something spicy or herbal. I am reminded of licorice root, exotic spice, pressed rose and fragrant tea leaf. It finishes smoothly with silky tannins and an open-knit approach. This vintage is almost ready to drink, and you get elegant complexity at the same time. It sees three years in oak botti. Fruit is sourced across vineyards with 25-year-old-plus vines. This is an ample production of 200,000 bottles." Drink 2025 - 2038
94/100 Decanter, Michaela Morris
“Stretching southward from Sant’Angelo in Colle, Il Poggione’s 140 hectares of vineyards rise from 120m to 430m above sea level. Vines with a minimum 25 years of age are singled out for the Brunello. A sun-soaked nose of macerated cherry and nutmeg is offset by porcini and leather. This has all the generosity and lushness of the south, with dusty tannins folded in to give shape. Dense red fruit is punctuated by sweet, dried herbs and the finish offers a saline twist. There is a lot of wine here, but it is impeccably balanced." Drink 2026 - 2036
| Variety | Sangiovese |
|---|---|
| Region | Tuscany |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Maturity | 2025 - 2040 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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