Il PoggioneBrunello di Montalcino 2017

Product code: 13674
£35.45 inc VAT
£212.70 / case of 6
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Il Poggione
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Sangiovese
Grape: 100% Sangiovese
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Il Poggione
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Sangiovese
Grape: 100% Sangiovese

Product Notes

Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino is a robust and elegant Italian wine. Crafted in the heart of Tuscany, it boasts an intense, ruby-red colour. Its alluring aroma unfurls notes of dark red fruits, toasted oak and spices, giving a delightful prelude to the delectable palate. Its taste is harmonious, demonstrating a delicate fusion of tannins and acidity, complemented with a profound, persistent finish. Aged for years, this wine exudes an impressive finesse and complexity, a hallmark of traditional Brunello. Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino is a quintessential expression of Tuscan terroir, delighting discerning oenophiles worldwide.

About the Winery

Il Poggione

Renowned as one of the grand old estates of Italy, Il Poggione winery occupies the very heart of the Brunello di Montalcino wine-growing region. Nestled in picturesque Tuscany, its fertile vineyards flourish under the radiant Mediterranean sun and bountiful rainfall, creating a terroir that breathes authenticity into every sip of wine.

Spanning a dramatic 600 hectares, Il Poggione winery’s magnitude is a testament to generations of toil and passion of the Franceschi family who, for over a century, have been crafting spectacular wine. Today, the winery is overseen by Leopoldo Franceschi, who continues to elevate Il Poggione to new heights of recognition and respect within the world of viniculture.

Il Poggione has maintained a delicate balance of tradition and modernisation. It continues to leverage traditional techniques such as using large French oak casks for ageing their prized Brunello, while simultaneously incorporating modern practices that embody sustainability for long-term excellence. This convergence of classic and contemporary methods heightens the innovative spirit that runs through the core of Il Poggione.

Naturally, the wine itself is the star of Il Poggione.. The winery's marquee offering, Brunello Di Montalcino, is often considered an epitome of Tuscan winemaking, revered for its robust tannins and rich, intense undertones. It’s a wine that captures a sense of place, bespeaking time-honoured traditions entwined with a distinct terroir. Il Poggione also produces other notable varietals including Rosso di Montalcino and an illustrious Sangiovese.

For anyone pursuing a true immersion into the world of Italian wine, a visit to Il Poggione winery is a veritable feast for the senses. The impeccable wine is just the beginning, set to the backdrop of vibrant Tuscan landscape that unfurls a surreal harmony of history, tradition, and culinary delight. It's not merely a winery, but a slice of Tuscany itself.

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