{"product_id":"il-poggione-2017-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-tuscany-italy","title":"Il Poggione 2017 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Tuscany, Italy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"1147\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFor more than a century, \u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eIl Poggione\u003c\/strong\u003e has been one of the defining names of Brunello di Montalcino. Founded in the late 19th century and located in the prestigious hills of \u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eSant'Angelo in Colle\u003c\/strong\u003e, the estate has earned an international reputation for producing traditional Brunello that combines power, elegance, and remarkable longevity.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e2017 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e is a superb expression of both the estate and the vintage. Produced exclusively from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e100% Sangiovese Grosso\u003c\/strong\u003e grown at approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e450 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine benefits from mineral-rich galestro soils, warm Tuscan sunshine, and meticulous vineyard management. During the challenging 2017 growing season, Il Poggione dramatically reduced yields through strict bunch selection, sacrificing quantity in favor of exceptional quality. Fruit originally destined for the estate's prestigious Riserva was incorporated into the Brunello, resulting in one of the strongest wines of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eFollowing hand harvesting, the grapes undergo temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks with an extended maceration lasting approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e21 to 25 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine is then aged for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003e24 months in large French oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by an additional \u003cstrong data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003e8 months of bottle refinement\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the purity and elegance that have made Il Poggione one of Brunello's benchmark producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003eThe result is a beautifully structured Brunello that balances rich fruit, refined tannins, vibrant acidity, and outstanding aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1y9spqs\" data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003eDeep ruby red with garnet reflections beginning to emerge, the bouquet is intensely aromatic with layers of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003eblackberry, black cherry, wild plum, licorice, tobacco leaf, cedar, dried herbs, campfire ash, leather, and sweet spice\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"3031\"\u003eThe palate is full-bodied, silky, and remarkably balanced, revealing flavors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003eripe black cherry, blackberry preserves, dark plum, espresso, baking spices, cocoa, graphite, and balsamic herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e supported by polished tannins and vibrant natural acidity. Mineral nuances from the galestro-rich soils carry through the exceptionally long finish, leaving lingering impressions of licorice, dried flowers, and savory earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3139\"\u003eWhile already impressive with decanting, this Brunello has the structure to evolve gracefully for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10mz18f\" data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3166\"\u003eAbout Il Poggione\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3432\"\u003eIl Poggione traces its history to the late 1800s and remains one of the most respected estates in Montalcino. The modern winery was shaped by the vision of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3345\"\u003eFabrizio Bindocci\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose family transformed the estate into one of Brunello's most consistent producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3729\"\u003eLocated in the southern zone of Montalcino, the estate farms vineyards with a deep respect for sustainability and terroir. Their philosophy centers on preserving the purity of Sangiovese while allowing each vintage to express its natural personality through traditional aging in large oak casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"3834\"\u003eToday, Il Poggione is recognized worldwide as one of the benchmark producers of Brunello di Montalcino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dln89b\" data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3863\"\u003eVineyards \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"4029\"\u003eThe vineyards sit approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3927\"\u003e450 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e on the hills surrounding Montalcino, where warm days and cool evenings encourage slow, even ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4233\"\u003eThe soils are composed of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4105\"\u003esandy loam, clay, and abundant galestro rock\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing excellent drainage while contributing the minerality, freshness, and structure that characterize the estate's wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4366\"\u003eSustainable farming practices, careful canopy management, and rigorous fruit selection ensure exceptional quality in every vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ly5eev\" data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4386\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4388\" data-end=\"4681\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s43m4x\" data-start=\"4388\" data-end=\"4412\"\u003e100% Sangiovese Grosso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1evsy88\" data-start=\"4413\" data-end=\"4433\"\u003eEstate-grown fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8tkftx\" data-start=\"4434\" data-end=\"4450\"\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5a849h\" data-start=\"4451\" data-end=\"4481\"\u003eStainless steel fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4swcna\" data-start=\"4482\" data-end=\"4504\"\u003e21–25 day maceration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8z6xz1\" data-start=\"4505\" data-end=\"4542\"\u003eTemperature-controlled fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"139ho7c\" data-start=\"4543\" data-end=\"4585\"\u003eAged 24 months in large French oak casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"194ih9y\" data-start=\"4586\" data-end=\"4614\"\u003e8 months bottle refinement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m5y369\" data-start=\"4615\" data-end=\"4648\"\u003eTraditional Brunello production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bes6s7\" data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4681\"\u003eSustainable vineyard practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gjd55y\" data-start=\"4688\" data-end=\"4707\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4709\" data-end=\"4754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4709\" data-end=\"4754\"\u003e94 Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4756\" data-end=\"5024\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"4756\" data-end=\"5024\"\u003e\"The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a saturated and shiny dark ruby color. 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