Private Tour: Montalcino Wine Tasting Experience
Private guided wine tour and tasting in Montalcino, Tuscany to discover Brunello and the most amazing wine estates and cellars that give birth to this extraordinary wine.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2023 to 2030.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
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
- Trattoria pici with ragu Pici and Sangiovese is a Tuscan staple.More wines for pasta with ragù →Find trattoria pici with ragu on TableJourney →
- Crostini di fegatini Florentine chicken-liver crostini classic.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find crostini di fegatini on TableJourney →
- Margherita pizza Bright acidity refreshes tomato.More wines for pizza →
With cheese
How to serve Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1984First 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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