2016 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino
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Here's what two of the most influential critics have to say about this wine:
"Fabrizio Bindocci and his son Alessandro are the most accomplished father-son winemaking team I can think of today in Italy." - Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
"For the money, there is not a single better wine being made in Montalcino than Il Poggione's Brunello." ~Antonio Galloni
2016 was not only a great year for wine throughout the whole of Europe but is being called the best vintage ever for Brunello di Montalcino! Now is the time to stock up on 2016 Brunello; these wines will only get more valuable as they continue to age into the sensational wines we know they're going to be!
Brunello is the king of Montalcino wines, produced exclusively from Sangiovese grapes picked by hand from the oldest vines in the farm, planted between 150 and 450 metres (490 - 1475 ft) above sea level. After a careful fermentation at controlled temperature, Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino is aged in French oak barrels for 30 months in large French oak barrels followed by a long bottle aging. This is an essential process in guaranteeing the pleasantness and the complexity that have made the Brunello di Montalcino world-famous.
At A Glance
- Varietal:
- Sangiovese
- Region:
- Tuscany
- Sub-Appellation:
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Size:
- 750ml
TASTING NOTES
What's in the Glass
- PAIRS WITH
- Lamb · Steak
100% Sangiovese. Ruby red in color, with a very intense, persistent nose, and with red fruit notes. Warm, balanced flavor with velvet-smooth tannins. Long-lasting aroma. Pair alongside red meats, game, mature cheeses.
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