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
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Trattoria pici with ragu
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Pici and Sangiovese is a Tuscan staple. -
Crostini di fegatini
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Florentine chicken-liver crostini classic. -
Margherita pizza
Bright acidity refreshes tomato.
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.
- 1984 — First Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino
Facts
- Producer
- Il Poggione
- 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
Scores
- Wine Advocate 91 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
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.