Tenuta Il Poggione - Toscana Brunello di Montalcino 2018 (magnum)
96+/100
Vinous
94/100
Robert Parker
94/100
James Suckling
92/100
Decanter
“A great Tuscan wine in a user-friendly format!”
"Impressive from the very first whiff, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino stands out with a captivating burst of exotic spices and crushed ash, giving way to dried black cherries and toasted herbs. This wine combines the energy of the vintage with the dark, balsamic-tinged fruit of Montalcino’s southern slopes, while the lively acidity maintains balance throughout the wine and flinty minerality emerges toward the finish. The finish is long, savory, and structured, but the tannins are rounder than expected, giving an impression of classicism while also leaving a sensation of appetite that entices the taster to return to the glass for more. Easily one of the best wines of the vintage, the 2018 is not to be missed. " (Vinous 2022) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 1 magnum of this wine (depending on country and selected shipping method)
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Eye
Ruby-colored
Nose
Intense notes of red berries
Palate
Well-balanced with silky tannins and a long, aromatic finish
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2031+
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with game in sauce, a nice cut of beef, aged cheeses...
Decanter
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
Rated Winery Recommended
About the wine:
This large historic estate, located in the southwestern part of Montalcino, draws on 140 hectares of vineyards to produce a well-rounded and satisfying Brunello. A smoky note gives way to hints of leather and tobacco that carry through on the palate. The 2018 vintage is full of flavor, with notes of cherry and baking spices. It appears to have medium body, but it is well-structured, with a robust texture that contributes positively to the pleasant mouthfeel. It will be even better with another year in the bottle.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated 94/100 (2023 Guide) (An outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Il Poggione reveals a deep, flavorful character, with more fruit and concentration than most of its peers. This wine has a dense core, featuring black cherry, blackberry, toasted spices, mahogany-smoked meat, and plowed earth. Despite its robust aromas, this Sangiovese is actually quite refined and polished in texture. The tannins are supple and lean toward approachability. This is an ambitious production of 200,000 bottles. The estate’s Riserva Vigna Paganelli was not produced in 2018, so the fruit from that wine was used here.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Vinous
Wine rated (2022 guide) 96+/100
About the wine:
Impressive from the very first whiff, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino stands out with a captivating burst of exotic spices and crushed ash, giving way to dried black cherries and toasted herbs. This wine combines the energy of the vintage with the dark, balsamic-tinged fruit of Montalcino’s southern slopes, while the lively acidity maintains balance throughout the wine and flinty minerality emerges toward the finish. The finish is long, savory, and structured, but the tannins are rounder than expected, giving an impression of classicism while also leaving a sensation of appetite that entices the taster to return to the glass for more. Easily one of the best wines of the vintage, the 2018 is not to be missed.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
This is a flavorful, complex Brunello with aromas of fresh, tart cherries, plums, bay leaves, rosemary, and olives. Cloves and licorice are also present. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, with firm, refined tannins. It is elegant and well-balanced, with a long, deliciously savory finish. Best enjoyed starting in 2023.
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