2023 Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino

The area surrounding Montalcino produces Italy's most famous wines. The best of these come from the region south of the city. This is where the most famous and beautiful wineries are located, as well as the historic Il Poggione. The high altitude (150-450m) near Mount Amiata and the Tyrrhenian Sea provides an ideal cooling influence and a fantastic microclimate, resulting in refinement and freshness in the wines. The Rosso de Montalcino is jokingly referred to as the baby Brunello . This Rosso is a must-have for all fans of soft, fruity, and intense Italian reds; this seducer has already won many hearts and has even been included in the Wine Spectator Top 100! More accessible than its big brother Brunello, yet possessing a character and complexity that cannot be ignored. The 12 months of aging in oak barrels gives the 100% Sangiovese grapes structure and makes the wine silky smooth. This Rosso from Tenuta Il Poggione is classic in style, but modern in execution.

The Franchesci family, who have managed the estate for over 100 years, harvests the grapes in high-altitude (150-450 meters) vineyards, naturally by hand. The Sangiovese for this seductive Rosso comes from the younger vineyards. This results in a fruity wine, full of juicy cherries, red berries, and a hint of orange peel. The 12 months of aging in French barrels makes it softer yet also more serious, with notes of caramel, chocolate, and vanilla. More accessible than a Brunello, but with a character and complexity that cannot be ignored!