In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, violet, leather, tobacco
Palate: dark plum, iron, wild herbs, balsamic
Traditional-style Brunello from Sant'Angelo in Colle, long-aged in Slavonian botti and consistently among the appellation's most rewarding.
What it pairs with
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Wild boar pappardelle
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Game ragu and traditional Brunello classic. -
Bistecca alla fiorentina
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Iron-mineral spine for a T-bone. -
Aged Pecorino di Pienza
Crystalline sheep's-milk cheese amplifies the wine's red fruit.
How to serve Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Wild boar pappardelle, Bistecca alla fiorentina, Aged Pecorino di Pienza. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Founded 1890 at Sant'Angelo in Colle, Il Poggione is one of Montalcino's oldest continuously producing estates and a Brunello traditional-style benchmark.
- 1890 — Il Poggione estate founded
Facts
- Producer
- Il Poggione
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Oak
- 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 55 to 80 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1890
Scores
- Wine Advocate 96 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2021)
- Vinous 95 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino
What does Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, violet, leather, tobacco. On the palate, dark plum, iron, wild herbs, balsamic. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Traditional-style Brunello from Sant'Angelo in Colle, long-aged in Slavonian botti and consistently among the appellation's most rewarding.
When should I drink Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino?
Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino?
Wild boar pappardelle is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bistecca alla fiorentina and Aged Pecorino di Pienza. Game ragu and traditional Brunello classic.
What grapes are in Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.