Brunello di Montalcino 2015 - Parker 97/100 punten
Robijnrode kleur, met intense geuren in de neus vooral veel rood rijp fruit. In de mond is de wijn intens, vol krachtig, complex, fluweelzacht, en een lang aanhoudende afdronk.
De Sangiovese Grosso druiven komen van de oudste wijngaarden. De wijngaarden liggen op een hoogte tussen de 150 en 450 meter. De druiven worden met de hand geplukt. Na de pluk worden de druiven zacht geperst. Het vergistingsproces geschiedt in grote stalen vaten bij een gecontroleerde temperatuur van 25/28 ° C. De brunello van Il Poggione ondergaat een rijping in Frans eiken vaten van 30 en 50 hl voor een periode van 36 maanden.
Brunello di Montalcino Il Poggione wijn/spijs combinatie: Rood vlees, wild en oude kazen.
Robert Parker: 97/100 punten
The Il Poggione 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows a darker and more concentrated appearance than many of its peers. The wine is beautifully abundant and fragrant in the most exuberant and expressive manner. You will recognize aromas of moist soil, tobacco and smoke. Candied cherry hovers over the entire bouquet. Fruit is sourced from older vines (all over 25 years old). Il Poggione occupies a special spot within the Montalcino appellation, and the area always produces slightly more concentrated and powerful wines. I find that to be particularly true in this gorgeous 2015 vintage. I am also very attracted to that almost dusty note of crushed mineral that rides long on the full-bodied finish. Il Poggione's Brunello is also distinguished by firm, youthful tannin that need a few more years to unwind.
James Suckling: 96/100 punten
So many sour cherries rise up from the glass, along with orange rind and lemon peel. The full-bodied palate has a very serious and concentrated core of florals and fruit, and the tannins have an iron-fisted, strapping build. Long, chewy and structured. One of the best in years from here.
