February 14, 2024
Il Poggione Brunello 2016 release
The 2016 vintage of Brunello was met with high praise and anticipation from the wine critics.
Monica Larner of the Wine Advocate highlighted that the 2016’s would be posed for “long-term success, they will undoubtedly be remembered as important highlights on a long timeline of vintages. These are career-defining wines for many estates and for the appellation as a whole.”
James Suckling seconded that stating that along with the 2015’s, the 2016’s were “greatest vintage ever for Brunello”
A winery we have long been following is Il Poggione who year upon year produces the best wine in the region but at fraction of the price of its peers. How do they do this? It’s all down to their meticulous work in the vineyard and winery.
The Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2016 scored a whopping 97 points from Eric Guido of Vinous who declared that the wine would be 'a classic in the making' . He then went on to reel off a long list of complexities (do take a look at his note to get yourself excited!). The 2016 carries fantastic density typical of the vintage whilst maintaining a perfect balance
Audrey Frick of JebDunnuck.com scored the wine 96 points and Monica Larner of the Wine Advocate followed closely behind with 95 points highlighting the consistency of the scores.
Antonio Galloni of Vinous previously called Il Poggione Brunello'"one of the most fairly priced, age-worthy wines on the planet" and with a price tag of €185 IB per 6x75cl case, it is easy to see why.
Do we think that everyone should have a case of Poggione tucked into their cellar? Absolutely, buy two.
Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2016
97 Points | Vinous,Eric Guido
I’m not sure how Il Poggione manages to remain one of the largest producers of Brunello, maintaining such a high level of quality and turning out some of the best wines of the vintage year after year - but they do. The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is yet another stunning example. Depths of mineral-encased black cherries, sage, allspice, licorice, tobacco and crushed violets lift up from the glass. It’s seamlessly silky, even as the palate is peppered with tart red and black berries, nervous acids and savory exotic spices. This shows the density and weight of the vintage in a youthfully monolithic stance, yet with all the necessary components to maintain perfect balance. The 2016 Il Poggione seems to fold in upon itself through the finish, which is dark, mysterious and structured, with only hints of black tea and licorice to tempt the imagination. It’s a classic in the making.
96 Points | Wine Spectator,Bruce Sanderson
This Brunello leads with black cherry, black currant and violet aromas, augmented by flavors of iron, tobacco and spice. Dusty tannins emerge on the lingering finish, while the sweet fruit persists. Should be compelling in a decade. Best from 2025 through 2047. 16,700 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.