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Cortonese Poggiarelli Brunello di Montalcino 2015
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, ItalyThough Cortonesi’s estate is based at La Mannella, on the flats just to the northeast of the Montalcino hill, this single vineyard wine comes from a block they farm from the warmer, southern part of Montalcino at 420m of elevation. This vigna, I Poggiarelli, faces southwest, and is planted on galestro. This is the only wine young superstar winemaker Tommaso Cortonesi ages in small oak, following a stainless ferment and maceration over 3 weeks. The wine then remains in 500L French tonneaux for two years, followed by another year in bottle. Quite big, rich and dense, reflecting the generous 2015 vintage, this has plush red fruits, firm, dark chocolate costed tannins, and a velvet texture to the fuller palate. Quite youthful and exuberant still, this could use some time in bottle to settle down.Tasted: 01 December 2020Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $122.00 | 750ml | LCBO |
Grape: Sangiovese
