【One of the five classic wines of ABBBC in Italy】
【The highest level Riserva】
【IL Poggiolo winery has Montalcino excellent soil Galestro】
IL Poggiolo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Production area: Italy / Montalcino DOCG
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello/Sangiovese)
Aging: 3 years in large French oak barrels, then 1 year in 500 liter casks, 12 months in bottle
Geographic location: 450 meters above sea level (Montalcino altitude ranges from 120 to 560 meters)
Soil Type: Galestro (best soil in Montalcino and excellent soil for vines)
Fermentation: about 21/25 days in temperature-controlled steel tanks
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I053C - IL Poggiolo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015
Original price: $358/bottle
Two super value price: average $318/bottle
Production area: Italy /Montalcino DOCG
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello/Sangiovese)
Alcohol: 14%
Flavor: Ruby red in color. Full of wood barrel aromas, raspberry jam and rich cherry fruit, taste carefully, there are also hints of butter bread and caramel. The palate also shows soft woody notes such as black pepper and cardamom. Quite delicate, good texture. Very good for aging and quite suitable for drinking now.
【James Sucking 94 pts】
A very pretty red with plum, toffee, cedar and floral aromas and flavors. Some tobacco. Full-bodied with chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Lovely fruit at the end. Try after 2023.
【Falstaff 93 pts】
Elegantly shining ruby red. Barrel-spice on the nose, slight shoe polish, butter brioche, raspberry cordial and richcherries on the finish. Shows well integrated wood on the palate, with redberry finesse and considerable freshness, also texture, will benefit from storage.
【James Sucking 94 pts】
【Falstaff 93 pts】
【WinesCritic 92 pts】
【Vivino 4.1】
I053B - IL Poggiolo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1985
Unit price: $789/btl
Production area: Italy / Montalcino DOCG
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello/Sangiovese)
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I053A - IL Poggiolo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2013
Original price: $350/bottle
Production area: Italy / Montalcino DOCG
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello/Sangiovese)
Alcohol: 14%
Food Pairing: Spaghetti, Pizza, and grilled meat are also suitable, and Montalcino wine is the perfect companion for grilled lamb
Flavor: Highly elegant, with fruity notes and a fine, spicy finish. On the palate it is rich and full, with medium tannins, intense and savory. Pairs with grilled meats, game and aged cheeses.
【James Suckling 92pts】
This has savory aromas of black tea and maraschino with dried herbs in the mix. The palate is ripe and fluid with smoothly rendered tannins carrying dried cherry and berry flavors long. Finishes fresh. Drink or hold.
【James Suckling 92pts】
【Vivino 4.1】
【2013 Best Year】
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I053 - IL Poggiolo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012
Original price: $350/bottle
Production area: Italy / Montalcino DOCG
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello/Sangiovese)
Alcohol: 14%
【Robert Parker 88 pts】
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Italy's ABBBC five classic wines include:
A means Amarone
The 3 B's are Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo, Barbaresco
C means Chianti Classico
IL Poggiolo is one of the wineries visited and interviewed in Italy by the wine kid and the wine dad. I think we can summarize the following 3 points to visit:
Point 1: Soil
In IL Poggiolo winery, there is the best soil type in the Montalcino production area - Galestro, which is also an excellent soil for grapevines. This kind of soil is relatively friable, and after breaking up (under the action of sunlight and rain), it brings minerals to the soil, which are very useful for the growth of grapes, and this mineral can bring complexity to the wine. Galestro retains water and drains well, so it doesn't suffer from dry or too hot weather. It is suitable for the grape variety Sangiovese to ripen. This soil produces wines that are darker and richer than others.
Point 2: Altitude
The altitude of IL Poggiolo winery is about 450 meters, and the highest is about 560 meters in the Montalcino production area. This altitude makes the difference between day and night promote the slow ripening of grapes, which is very important for the aroma of wine. In addition, the wine has high acidity, which is the key factor for Brunello to age for a long time. In addition, in exceptionally hot vintages such as 2003 and 2017, the cooler temperatures at higher altitudes allowed the wines to retain their freshness.
Point 3: Aging time
It is stipulated that Brunello di Montalcino DOCG must be aged for at least 2 years in oak barrels and at least 4 months in bottles, and can only be sold in the fifth year after harvest. The highest level of Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (low wine production and high demand) must be aged in oak barrels for at least 2 years, and aged in bottles for at least 6 months. Riserva can only be sold in the 6th year after harvest.
However, the winery of IL Poggiolo will require a longer aging time than the general ones, and the tannins will be softened to a certain extent.
IL Poggiolo Annata Brunello di Montalcino DOCG: 2 years in large French oak barrels and 8 months in bottle.
IL Poggiolo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva : 3 years in large French oak barrels, 1 year in 500 liter casks and 12 months in bottle.
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