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Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2014
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, ItalyOne of Montalcino’s largest wineries, Tenuta Il Poggione covers an area of 600 hectares, 125 hectares of which are vineyards. Its wine history began at the end of the 19th century when Lavinio Franceschi purchased the estate, and today Leopoldo Franceschi is the current generation. This comes from vineyards between 200-400m, all around Sant'Angelo in Colle, south of Montalcino hill. From the cooler 2014 vintage, this was deliberately picked from the lower elevation vineyards. After a 3 week native ferment and maceration in stainless, this moved to French 30 and 50 hl barrels for 30 months, followed by a few months' rest in the bottle. Leather, darker cherry, sultry black plum, tomato paste rule the bigger palate, still firmly gripped with tannins. There is some freshness throughout to lift, but this feels somewhat weighted down, most certainly thanks to vintage. Best drinking now, with roast lamb or beef.Tasted: 01 December 2020Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $76.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| ON | $74.00 | 750ml | consignment |
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Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 502716
