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"Tenuta Il Poggione" is a historic pillar of the Montalcino region. Their "Brunello" is considered an absolute benchmark of traditional Tuscan winemaking. The 2021 vintage in the region is regarded as one of the best of the past decade.
A deep, layered, and exceptionally expressive aromatic bouquet unfolds in the glass, dominated by ripe black and sour cherries, blackberries, and plums. This profound fruitiness is complemented by subtle Mediterranean forest floor, peppermint, licorice, and dark chocolate motifs, intertwined with elegant notes of violets.
The wine is full-bodied, featuring firm, velvety-textured tannins. It is firmly structured, enveloping, and retains excellent acidic freshness, leaving a long, dynamic, and savory mineral finish.
The wine is made from 100% "Sangiovese" grapes. Viticulture at the "Il Poggione" estate is characterized by a late harvest and an extremely strict selection of berries, which in 2021 guaranteed absolutely flawless berry quality. The soil of the estate's vineyards is highly diverse, and this is precisely what creates the perfect balance of the wine. Moisture-retaining clay prevails here, giving the wine power, structure, and weight. In the higher altitudes lie rocks, shale, and local friable limestone (known as galestro).
After a lengthy 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 overpower the wine with oak spices.
This elegant wine is best served at a temperature of 16–18 °C and pairs perfectly with a beef steak, a rich wild boar ragout, and aged Pecorino cheese.
Tenuta Il Poggione" is one of the most iconic and oldest Tuscan wine estates, located in the heart of Montalcino. It is a producer whose name is inseparable from the history of the legendary red wine Brunello di Montalcino. Being one of the first to commercially distribute "Brunello" in the early 20th century, and one of the founding members of this wine's consortium, "Il Poggione" today is an absolute benchmark for traditional winemaking. The family-run estate is renowned for exceptionally elegant, structured wines with incredible aging potential. It is authentic craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation, allowing you to experience the true majesty of Tuscany and the Sangiovese grape in your glass.
The history of "Tenuta Il Poggione" began at the end of the 19th century and sounds like a true legend. Lavinio Franceschi, a landowner from Florence, heard tales about the beauty of this region from a shepherd who was grazing his sheep around Montalcino in the winter. Despite the difficulties and dangers of travel at the time, L. Franceschi decided to visit the area himself. He was so captivated by the majestic landscape and the local people that he decided to purchase land here and establish an estate.
Today, more than a century later, Lavinio's vision is carried on by his descendants, Leopoldo and Livia Franceschi. With the same passion, they combine ancient winemaking crafts with the most innovative solutions necessary for the successful development of the estate.
The estate is located in the village of Sant'Angelo in Colle, about 10 km south of Montalcino. The vineyards lie at an altitude of 150–450 meters above sea level. This variation in altitude and the unique microclimate, softened by the nearby Mount Amiata and the Tyrrhenian Sea, ensure perfect conditions for Sangiovese grapes.
Vigna Paganelli: This is one of the oldest and most important Cru vineyards in Montalcino, planted back in 1964. Specially selected old Sangiovese clones grow in this vineyard, distinguished by small berries with thick skins. It is precisely from the grapes of this vineyard that the estate's most prestigious wine is produced—Brunello di Montalcino Riserva.
In 2004, a new, modern winery was built in the very heart of the estate, where everything is designed to preserve the authentic style of the wine:
Fermentation: The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks using only wild (indigenous) yeasts. The estate employs the traditional "submerged cap" method, lasting 15–20 days. This allows for the extraction of intense color and deep flavors while honoring the classic "Brunello" style.
Aging: All aging of "Il Poggione" wines takes place underground. The cellar, located at a depth of 5 meters, naturally maintains the ideal temperature and humidity. Here, the wine rests for years in large (30–50 hl) French oak barrels. The estate sources the wood directly from suppliers, and the oak is naturally air-dried outdoors for at least 4 years before being crafted into barrels.
