Tenuta Il Poggione - Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - Il Poggione - Rouge - 2019

Wine:

The 2019 Red Brunello di Montalcino showcases a vintage of remarkable intensity, with rich notes of macerated dark fruits, smoke, and spices, enhanced by a warm, oaky touch from its aging process. These enticing aromas lead into a concentrated and generous palate, supported by firm tannins that promise excellent aging potential. This wine, with its substantial body and modern style, can be enjoyed over the next decade. Rated 94/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Fermented in stainless-steel vats, vinified with indigenous yeasts and temperature-controlled between 25 and 28°C. Long aging in French oak barrels.

Color:

Dark red with garnet highlights.

Nose:

Intensely aromatic with aromas of macerated black fruits, spicy and smoky notes, and a touch of balsamic.

Palate:

This wine offers a concentrated structure enveloped in abundant tannins that will help this Brunello age well.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Baked leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary, braised beef casserole with red wine and vegetables, snacked duck breast with reduced jus.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

As a leading figure in Montalcino, Tenuta il Poggione reigns supreme over one of Italy's most renowned crus, nestled in the heart of Tuscany. Now expertly managed by the Franceschi family, the estate produces a broad range of wines that are among the most esteemed in the country, their reputation extending far beyond national borders.