Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2021
Standard - 75cl
ETA: 2-3 weeks
- Vintage2021
- ColourRed
- ProducerIl Poggione
- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- Sub RegionBrunello di Montalcino
- DesignationDOCG
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV13.5
- LWIN11031802021
- Avg. Critic Score4.3★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
The dark depths of rubbed sage, brown spice, chestnut and spiced blood orange give way to nuances of dried black cherry as the youthfully brooding 2021 Brunello di Montalcino slowly evolves in the glass. It is lifted in feel, soft textured and round, with pretty red berry fruits and cooling acidity as a vivid, gravelly mineral saturation penetrates the senses. This leaves an invigorating citrus twang to offset its fine-grained tannins as hints of spice linger through the long and surprisingly fresh finish. Bury this unbridled beast in the cellar.
- Drinking Window: 2030 - 2046
- Reviewer Name: Eric Guido
A jeweled red color, the 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino offers a supple and elegant profile, leading with aromas of grenadine, pressed flowers, vanilla, and sweet Mediterranean herbs. Mouthwatering with notes of salted citrus, the palate is medium-bodied, with ripe tannins, a bright spine of acidity, and a long, stony finish. It has a good deal of tension and vibrancy in this vintage and is going to be worth stashing away for a couple of years, as it’s only going to improve with another 8-10 years. Drink 2026-2045.
- Drinking Window: 2026 - 2045
- Reviewer Name: Audrey Frick
The Il Poggione 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is fleshed out and rich, showing a velvety texture that is a signature of this estate. The wine’s added richness and volume provide a strong sounding board for ripe aromas of dark plum and blackcurrant. There is a phenolic bite to the tannins that I found across this vintage, suggesting that a few more years of bottle age are desirable. Farmed from vineyards on the warmer southern side of Montalcino, Il Poggione has long been known for producing Brunello of generosity, power and structure. The wine ages for 36 months in large oak casks using fruit from 25- to 30-year-old vines, with an ambitious production of 200,000 bottles.
- Drinking Window: 2027 - 2043
- Reviewer Name: Monica Larner