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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2015: best 2030 to 2050.
vintage15 yrs35 yrs37 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2015 | 97/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2015 | 96/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, rose petal, leather, tobacco
Palate: dried plum, iron, balsamic, wild fennel
Single-vineyard Riserva from the estate's oldest Sangiovese Grosso vines, planted in 1964. Library-released after long cask ageing.
What it pairs with
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Truffle-shaved game
Old-vine Brunello and truffle is a contemplative match. -
Aged hard sheep's-milk cheese
Crystalline cheese sharpens dried-cherry depth. -
Roast pigeon with chestnut
Game-bird and chestnut sweetness with library Brunello.
How to serve Il Poggione Vigna Paganelli Riserva
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. Truffle-shaved game, Aged hard sheep's-milk cheese, Roast pigeon with chestnut. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Single-vineyard Riserva from the estate's oldest Sangiovese Grosso vines, planted in 1964. First vintage of the modern Vigna Paganelli label 1990.
- 1964: Vigna Paganelli planted with Sangiovese Grosso
- 1990: First modern Vigna Paganelli Riserva bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Il Poggione · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva
- Oak
- 48 months in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 120 to 200 at retail
- Drinking window
- 15 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1964
Frequently asked about Il Poggione Vigna Paganelli Riserva
What does Il Poggione Vigna Paganelli Riserva taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, rose petal, leather, tobacco. On the palate, dried plum, iron, balsamic, wild fennel. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard Riserva from the estate's oldest Sangiovese Grosso vines, planted in 1964. Library-released after long cask ageing.
When should I drink Il Poggione Vigna Paganelli Riserva?
Drink 15 to 35 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 Vigna Paganelli Riserva?
Truffle-shaved game is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged hard sheep's-milk cheese and Roast pigeon with chestnut. Old-vine Brunello and truffle is a contemplative match.
What grapes are in Il Poggione Vigna Paganelli Riserva?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva.
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