2016 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14.5%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2050 |
The area around Montalcino produces Italy's most famous wines. The best of these comes from the part south of the city. This is where the most famous and beautiful wineries are located, as well as the historic Il Poggione. The high (150-450m) location near the Amiata Mountain and the Tyrrhenian Sea provides an ideal cooling influence and a great microclimate that ensures refinement and freshness in the wines.
This is the absolute top wine from the Tenuta Il Poggione domain. The grapes for this Brunello come from the very best vineyards of Tenuta Il Poggione from vines that are 40 years old. Il Poggione only makes the Brunello Riserva in the great vintages.
The Franchesci family, which has managed the domain for more than 100 years, harvests the grapes in high-altitude (150-450 meters) vineyards, of course by hand. After another careful selection of the grapes on the selection tables, temperature-controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel with natural yeasts, followed by maturation for 4 years in French large wooden barrels and another year in the bottle. Few frills and let nature do its work (but with precise control). The great year 2015 produced generous open wines and at Poggione they know how to combine that with stimulating fresh acidity. You smell the Tuscan fields with sage and thyme, scents of pine and pine, dried cherries, as if you feel the sultry heat and smell the dry soil. This powerful wine is reminiscent of black cherries, blackberries and almonds and Mediterranean herbs on the nose. What is most striking, however, is the rich texture of the wine on the palate. This richness is fueled by the warmth of the vintage but also by the beautiful oak integration. The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli is a warm, inviting and velvety wine that will only improve with age.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | Brunello di Montalcino |
| Winery | Il Poggione |
| Grape | Sangiovese |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2050 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 94 |
| Vinous rating | 98 |
| Tasting Profiles | Earthy, Rustic, Complex, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Spicy, Mineral, Red fruit, Tannines, Full |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Tenuta Il Poggione is the grande dame of the brunello. Its origins go back to the year 1630. An important milestone in recent history is the year 1890, when the Florentine family Franceschi took over the winery in S. Angelo in Colle in the south of Montalcino.
Today, the Italian winery is owned by Leopoldo and Livia Franceschi, who own a 125-hectare vineyard. The large surface area allows the family to produce wines at a consistently high level every year. Due to its location, the winery benefits from the climate around the Amiata mountain and the Tyrrhenian sea and are located at an altitude of 150 to 450 meters above sea level. Because of the variation in the height of the vineyards, it is easier to harvest the grapes at the right time and to produce wines that can stay for a long time. Showpieces are the 'Vigna Paganelli' Brunello di Montalcino Riserva of a separate plot built in 1964, bottled only in the best years, and of course the 'normal' brunello. In 2004 a very modern wine cellar became operational. The wine can mature here in oak barrels at an optimum temperature of five meters. Fabrizio Bindocci, who is known as a specialist far beyond the borders of Montalcino, heads the winery. He keeps a close eye on the quality and ensures that Il Poggione remains part of the best brunello wines. The excellent reviews do not lie.
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Description
The area around Montalcino produces Italy's most famous wines. The best of these comes from the part south of the city. This is where the most famous and beautiful wineries are located, as well as the historic Il Poggione. The high (150-450m) location near the Amiata Mountain and the Tyrrhenian Sea provides an ideal cooling influence and a great microclimate that ensures refinement and freshness in the wines.
This is the absolute top wine from the Tenuta Il Poggione domain. The grapes for this Brunello come from the very best vineyards of Tenuta Il Poggione from vines that are 40 years old. Il Poggione only makes the Brunello Riserva in the great vintages.
The Franchesci family, which has managed the domain for more than 100 years, harvests the grapes in high-altitude (150-450 meters) vineyards, of course by hand. After another careful selection of the grapes on the selection tables, temperature-controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel with natural yeasts, followed by maturation for 4 years in French large wooden barrels and another year in the bottle. Few frills and let nature do its work (but with precise control). The great year 2015 produced generous open wines and at Poggione they know how to combine that with stimulating fresh acidity. You smell the Tuscan fields with sage and thyme, scents of pine and pine, dried cherries, as if you feel the sultry heat and smell the dry soil. This powerful wine is reminiscent of black cherries, blackberries and almonds and Mediterranean herbs on the nose. What is most striking, however, is the rich texture of the wine on the palate. This richness is fueled by the warmth of the vintage but also by the beautiful oak integration. The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli is a warm, inviting and velvety wine that will only improve with age.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | Brunello di Montalcino |
| Winery | Il Poggione |
| Grape | Sangiovese |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2050 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 94 |
| Vinous rating | 98 |
| Tasting Profiles | Earthy, Rustic, Complex, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Spicy, Mineral, Red fruit, Tannines, Full |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
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Tenuta Il Poggione is the grande dame of the brunello. Its origins go back to the year 1630. An important milestone in recent history is the year 1890, when the Florentine family Franceschi took over the winery in S. Angelo in Colle in the south of Montalcino.
Today, the Italian winery is owned by Leopoldo and Livia Franceschi, who own a 125-hectare vineyard. The large surface area allows the family to produce wines at a consistently high level every year. Due to its location, the winery benefits from the climate around the Amiata mountain and the Tyrrhenian sea and are located at an altitude of 150 to 450 meters above sea level. Because of the variation in the height of the vineyards, it is easier to harvest the grapes at the right time and to produce wines that can stay for a long time. Showpieces are the 'Vigna Paganelli' Brunello di Montalcino Riserva of a separate plot built in 1964, bottled only in the best years, and of course the 'normal' brunello. In 2004 a very modern wine cellar became operational. The wine can mature here in oak barrels at an optimum temperature of five meters. Fabrizio Bindocci, who is known as a specialist far beyond the borders of Montalcino, heads the winery. He keeps a close eye on the quality and ensures that Il Poggione remains part of the best brunello wines. The excellent reviews do not lie.