Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2023 to 2030.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2022202091/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, violet, leather

Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco

Younger-vine Rosso from Il Poggione, the village's daily Brunello-style red.

What it pairs with

How to serve Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Trattoria pici with ragu, Crostini di fegatini, Margherita pizza. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Younger-vine bottling under the Rosso di Montalcino DOC introduced in 1984.

  1. 1984: First Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino

Facts

Producer
Il Poggione · visiting guide
Grapes
Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
Classification
Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Oak
12 months in large Slavonian oak casks
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 20 to 30 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 10 from vintage
First vintage
1984

Frequently asked about Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino

What does Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, violet, leather. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Younger-vine Rosso from Il Poggione, the village's daily Brunello-style red.

When should I drink Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino?

Drink 3 to 10 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 Rosso di Montalcino?

Trattoria pici with ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Crostini di fegatini and Margherita pizza. Pici and Sangiovese is a Tuscan staple.

What grapes are in Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino?

The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Rosso di Montalcino DOC.

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