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Red dry
Tenuta Il Poggione is a historic pillar of the Montalcino region. Their Brunello is considered the absolute benchmark of traditional Tuscan winemaking. The 2021 vintage is considered one of the best in the region in the last decade.
A deep, layered and highly expressive bouquet of aromas unfolds in the glass, dominated by ripe black and sour cherries, blackberries and plums. This deep fruitiness is complemented by subtle motifs of Mediterranean forest floor, peppermint, licorice and dark chocolate, intertwined with elegant notes of violets.
The wine is weighty, characterized by firm, velvety-textured tannins. It is of a solid build, enveloping and maintaining excellent acidity freshness, which leaves a long, dynamic and spicy mineral aftertaste.
The wine is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes. The viticulture at Il Poggione is characterized by late harvest and extremely strict selection of berries, which in 2021 guaranteed absolutely impeccable berry quality. The soil of the farm's vineyards is extremely diverse and this is what creates the perfect balance of the wine. Here, moisture-retaining clay prevails, which gives the wine power, structure and weight. In the highlands, rocks, slate and local crumbling limestone (called galestro) lie.
After a long fermentation with wild yeasts, this wine is aged for 36 months (3 years) in large (30-50 hl) French oak barrels. This traditional style of using large barrels does not overwhelm the wine with oak spices.
This elegant wine is recommended to be served at a temperature of 16–18 °C, and it pairs perfectly with beef steak, rich wild boar ragu, and long-aged Pecorino cheese.
Il Poggione is one of the most prestigious wineries in Montalcino (Italy), managed by the Franceschi family for five generations. Located on the southern slopes of Sant'Angelo in Colle, this estate is renowned for its traditional style, highly age-worthy Brunello di Montalcino wines. It is an ideal choice for those seeking an authentic red wine that perfectly reflects the pure character of Sangiovese grapes and the regional terroir, offering an exceptional price-to-quality ratio.
Unique Montalcino Terroir and Historic Vineyards
The vineyards of the Il Poggione estate are located in the southern part of Montalcino, which boasts a unique microclimate. Mediterranean winds and significant day-to-night temperature variations ensure even ripening of the harvest and preserve the natural acidity of the berries. These factors give the wines extraordinary freshness and longevity. The pride of the winery is the Vigna Paganelli vineyard. Planted back in 1964, it is one of the oldest in the entire Montalcino region.
Traditional Winemaking
A father-and-son winemaking duo, Fabrizio and Alessandro Bindocci, works in the estate's cellars, acting as strict custodians of the traditional Brunello production canons. The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand. To maximize color and tannin extraction, a long maceration process is applied with regular pump-overs. Large, neutral French oak barrels are deliberately chosen for aging. This method maintains a very subtle wood influence and allows the Sangiovese grapes and the Sant'Angelo terroir to speak for themselves. In exceptional vintage years, the Riserva wine produced spends at least one additional year in barrels.
Wine Style and Aging Potential
The result in the glass is an intense and full-bodied wine. The multi-layered aromas and taste intertwine notes of dark berries, menthol, sweet smoke, cocoa, and spices, accompanied by the recognizable earthiness characteristic of Montalcino wines. These are beautifully aging wines, valued by collectors for their longevity and highly attractive price ratio in the premium class market.
