High scores from international wine critics<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The 2019 vintage is regarded in Tuscany as an exceptionally good year: a long growing season with perfect ripening and an excellent balance between fruit, acidity, and tannins. You can taste this immediately in this Brunello and see it reflected in the high scores from wine critics.<\/p>\n Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2019 scores:<\/p>\n Vinous: \u201cThe 2019 Brunello di Montalcino pulls the taster close to the glass with its dark and earthy blend of crushed ashen stones, giving way to rosemary, cedar, exotic spice and a core of raspberry preserves. Enveloping and serene, this flows across the palate like pure silk, steadily building in tension as tart wild berries and orange hints give way to a sweet herbal thrust. <\/em><\/p>\n The 2019 finishes with tremendous length and is classically structured, as crunchy tannins resonate and violet inner florals slowly fade over a tactile coating of minerality. Il Poggione has captured the radiance of the vintage<\/em>“.<\/p>\n The Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2019 is a textbook example of traditional Brunello: powerful, refined, and built to age. This iconic winery from Montalcino is one of the historic producers of Brunello and is known for its classic style with structure, freshness, and long aging potential.<\/p>\n In the glass, the wine displays a bright ruby \u200b\u200bred color with garnet nuances. The aroma opens with ripe cherries, blackcurrants, and plums, followed by complex notes of tobacco, leather, Mediterranean herbs, cedarwood, and a hint of balsamic.<\/p>\n On the palate, the wine is powerful yet refined. The structure is firm with clear, yet ripe tannins. The freshness of the Sangiovese provides tension and elegance. Flavors of dark fruit, spices, licorice, and subtle wood notes build up in layers. The finish is long, mineral, and impressively persistent.<\/p>\n This is a Brunello with class and aging potential.<\/p>\n Il Poggione works traditionally and uses exclusively 100% Sangiovese (Brunello). After controlled fermentation, the wine ages for a long period in large oak barrels (botti), followed by further bottle aging before being released onto the market.<\/p>\n Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2019 is best enjoyed with robust dishes such as:<\/p>\n Serve at 16-18\u00b0C and preferably decant the wine for an hour.<\/p>\n Il Poggione is one of the most respected producers in Montalcino. The estate is located southwest of the town of Montalcino, where altitude and soil structure ensure optimal ripening of Sangiovese. The Franceschi family has been making Brunello here for generations, following a classic, terroir-driven style.<\/p>\n Il Poggione is known for:<\/p>\n 1. How long can you keep Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2019?<\/strong><\/p>\n The 2019 vintage is considered an excellent Brunello year with a perfect balance between fruit, acidity, and tannins. Thanks to its firm structure and traditional oak aging, this wine has an aging potential of at least 15 to 20 years. In its youth, it is powerful and concentrated, but with a few years of bottle aging, it develops additional complexity with notes of leather, truffle, and dried herbs.<\/p>\n 2. What is the difference between Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino?<\/strong><\/p>\n 3. Why is 2019 considered a banner year for Brunello?<\/strong><\/p>\n The 2019 growing season in Tuscany saw a relatively cool spring, followed by a warm but not extreme summer and ideal conditions during the harvest. This resulted in:<\/p>\n As a result, the 2019 combines power with finesse \u2014 exactly what characterizes great Brunello.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Jaargang 2019 was extreem goed in Brunello. Deze wijn krijgt niet voor niks 96 punten van wijnrecensent Vinous. Topwijn uit een iconisch jaar.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":4558,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_joinchat":[]},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1418,19],"product_tag":[929,2291,2425],"pa_smaakprofiel":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-24821","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-e50-en-hoger","7":"product_cat-rode-wijn","8":"product_tag-topwijn","9":"product_tag-italiaanse-rode-wijn","10":"product_tag-rode-wijn-uit-toscana-toscane","11":"pa_alcohol-14-5-procent","12":"pa_classificatie-docg","13":"pa_domein-il-poggione","14":"pa_druif-sangiovese","15":"pa_inhoud-0-75-liter","16":"pa_jaar-444","17":"pa_regio-brunello-di-montalcino","18":"pa_rode-wijn-krachtige-en-complexe-rode-wijn","20":"first","21":"instock","22":"taxable","23":"shipping-taxable","24":"purchasable","25":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\n\n
\n92 punten – James Suckling<\/li>\nIl Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2019 \u2013 classic great from Tuscany<\/h2>\n
Tasting note Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino \u2013 depth, elegance and length<\/h3>\n
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About winery Il Poggione<\/h3>\n
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Why choose Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2019?<\/h3>\n
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