Tenuta Il Poggione
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
I’ve been itching to try Il Poggione’s 2015 Brunello since buying a case this time last year. I could count on one hand how many Brunellos I’ve had in the past, so this was exciting from the POV not just of this being a very highly rated wine, but from it being a new experience and foray into the world of Tuscany.
It has a translucent crimson robe, with aromas of dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, iron, beef blood and from somewhere an aromatic lift of lavender.
The palate is defined by vivacious acidity, mouthwatering tannin and a core of candied cherry, walnut, dark chocolate, espresso, all cut to a very savoury tune.
Very, very long life ahead. Would love to taste this alongside Produttori del Barbaresco’s 2016 Barbaresco in ten years’ time.
I’ve been itching to try Il Poggione’s 2015 Brunello since buying a case this time last year. I could count on one hand how many Brunellos I’ve had in the past, so this was exciting from the POV not just of this being a very highly rated wine, but from it being a new experience and foray into the world of Tuscany.
It has a translucent crimson robe, with aromas of dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, iron, beef blood and from somewhere an aromatic lift of lavender.
The palate is defined by vivacious acidity, mouthwatering tannin and a core of candied cherry, walnut, dark chocolate, espresso, all cut to a very savoury tune.
Very, very long life ahead. Would love to taste this alongside Produttori del Barbaresco’s 2016 Barbaresco in ten years’ time.
Spices, sour cherries, strawberries and a bit of animal and dried herbs on the nose and palate, bursting with aromas. Nice acidity and tannins. Will have with steak later so will reassess.
Spices, sour cherries, strawberries and a bit of animal and dried herbs on the nose and palate, bursting with aromas. Nice acidity and tannins. Will have with steak later so will reassess.
Oct 30th, 2020
Il Poggione 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers up a dark, earthy, almost animal-like expression, showing black soil and undergrowth, giving way to crushed black cherry, dusty spice, and dried florals which lift the experience. On the palate, soft, fleshy textures usher in fresh cherry and strawberry, as brisk acids add energy, with savory herbs and minerals saturating, as the 2015 Il Poggione’s fruit nearly masks its structural core. The finish is long yet fresh, with classic, fine tannins, dried red fruits and pretty inner floral tones lingering throughout this perfectly balanced expression. The 2015 s pure class and built for the cellar. (Eric Guido, Vinous, April 2020)
Il Poggione 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers up a dark, earthy, almost animal-like expression, showing black soil and undergrowth, giving way to crushed black cherry, dusty spice, and dried florals which lift the experience. On the palate, soft, fleshy textures usher in fresh cherry and strawberry, as brisk acids add energy, with savory herbs and minerals saturating, as the 2015 Il Poggione’s fruit nearly masks its structural core. The finish is long yet fresh, with classic, fine tannins, dried red fruits and pretty inner floral tones lingering throughout this perfectly balanced expression. The 2015 s pure class and built for the cellar. (Eric Guido, Vinous, April 2020)
Big ripe, bold style. The 14.5% alc blocked the nose & it was better on day 2 - balance wise.
Big ripe, bold style. The 14.5% alc blocked the nose & it was better on day 2 - balance wise.
Sep 12th, 2022
Beginning of drinking window. Sour cherries. Light medium body, zippy high acidity. 94+
Beginning of drinking window. Sour cherries. Light medium body, zippy high acidity. 94+
Nov 14th, 2024
Needs more time. Decanted for a hour prior to drinking. Still closed and only started to open up at the 3 hr mark. Enjoyable now but will be much better with more aging.
Needs more time. Decanted for a hour prior to drinking. Still closed and only started to open up at the 3 hr mark. Enjoyable now but will be much better with more aging.
Dec 12th, 2021
JS 96. Couldn’t really tell the difference in quality.
JS 96. Couldn’t really tell the difference in quality.
Oct 13th, 2021
The tannins override the balance. Not much fruit.
Breath for at least two hours.
The tannins override the balance. Not much fruit.
Breath for at least two hours.