Brunello di Montalcino 2018 Il Poggione 75 cl

Description

History

The Il Poggione estate was created in the late 1800s by Lavinio Franceschi, a landowner originally from Florence. After a local shepherd told him about the beauty of Montalcino, he decided to visit it and fell in love with the place, buying the land and starting a farm. It was one of the first to produce Brunello di Montalcino already in the early 1900s and contributed to the foundation of the Brunello di Montalcino Consortium. After more than a century, the company is still led with passion and commitment by his heirs, Leopoldo and Livia, who combine winemaking tradition and innovative techniques.

Grapes used

Sangiovese 100%

Production method

The grapes are harvested by hand with great care and attention to select only the best ones. Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature between 25 and 28 °C. The malolactic fermentation takes place in steel. After vinification, the wine is aged for 36 months in large 30 and 50 hl French oak barrels, followed by a further period of aging in the bottle.

Alcohol content

14.5%

Tasting notes

Intense ruby ​​red color and persistent aroma of ripe red fruits, withered flowers, sweet spices and splashes of salinity and mineral notes. In the mouth it is warm but well balanced and with velvety tannins; offers a long aromatic and bewitching persistence.

Possible combinations

Thanks to its characteristics, this wine goes perfectly with red meats, game and aged cheeses.