Tenuta Il Poggione - Toscana Brunello di Montalcino 2020
95/100
Vinous
94/100
Robert Parker
94/100
James Suckling
94/100
Decanter
94/100
Wine Spectator
17/20
Jancis Robinson
“Our best-selling foreign wine, Il Poggione, has released a new vintage that Vinous describes as explosive, brilliant, and impactful!”
“The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is explosive, brilliant, and punchy on the nose, evolving from cranberry to cherry with hints of dusty sage, spicy blood orange, and Tuscan earth. It is a wine of pure elegance, with a deep, almost velvety texture, featuring a core of tart wild berries that adds contrast as a balsamic note emerges with fine-grained tannins toward the finish. The finish is long, structured, and layered, leaving a flinty sensation and a core of primary fruit that soaks into the palate, while inner notes of violet and hints of lavender abound. The 2020 is consistent from start to finish and, while more approachable than a typical Il Poggione vintage, it is balanced for extended aging. 2028–2040” (Vinous 2023)
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Eye
Bright, ruby-red color, crystal-clear
Nose
Intense and highly complex, with rich notes of blackcurrant, crushed blackberry, licorice, and black cherry, and a subtly spicy and leathery bouquet
Palate
Powerful and full-bodied, with a beautiful mouthfeel, tight yet harmonious tannins, and flavors that echo the nose but are slightly more floral and herbaceous—particularly violet—with a lovely, long, and silky finish
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2045
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a rib of beef and truffle butter, a mustard-glazed rabbit leg, or ash-coated goat cheese...
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
Rated property Recommended
About the wine:
Stretching south of Sant'Angelo in Colle, Il Poggione's 140 hectares of vineyards rise from 120 to 430 meters above sea level. Vines at least 25 years old are selected for the Brunello. The sun-drenched nose of macerated cherry and nutmeg is balanced by notes of porcini mushroom and leather. This wine embodies all the generosity and lushness of the south, with dusty tannins that give it structure. Dense red fruit is punctuated by sweet, dried herbs, and the finish offers a touch of saltiness. There is plenty of wine here, but it is impeccably balanced. 2026–2036
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2024 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Il Poggione is a lovely wine, with greater approachability in this vintage, featuring aromas of black fruit and blackcurrant, followed by hints of spice and herbs. It evokes licorice root, exotic spices, crushed rose petals, and fragrant tea leaves. It finishes smoothly with silky tannins and an open, approachable style. This vintage is almost ready to drink, while still offering elegant complexity. It spent three years in oak barrels. The grapes come from vineyards where the vines are over 25 years old. This is a large production of 200,000 bottles. 2025–2038
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100 (Exceptional wine)
About the wine:
This red wine is rich and full-bodied, with aromas of cherry, blackberry, plum, black pepper, earth, iron, and tobacco. It combines power and finesse, with a beautiful balance. The finish echoes the fruity and spicy notes. It will reach its peak between 2028 and 2045.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 17/20
About the wine:
Medium ruby red. Peppery, full-bodied fruit with notes of leaves and herbs. The finish is lush but somewhat reserved, with plenty of acidity, suggesting it needs a little more time. Long, subtly fragrant, and well-balanced. 2025–2034
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is explosive, brilliant, and punchy on the nose, evolving from cranberry to cherry with notes of dusty sage, spicy blood orange, and Tuscan earth. It is a wine of pure elegance, with a deep, almost velvety texture, featuring a core of tart wild berries that adds contrast as a balsamic note emerges with fine-grained tannins toward the finish. The finish is long, structured, and layered, leaving a flinty sensation and a core of primary fruit that soaks into the palate, while inner notes of violet and hints of lavender abound. The 2020 is consistent from start to finish and, while more approachable than a typical Il Poggione vintage, it is balanced for extended aging. 2028–2040
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
A subtle blend of licorice and graphite, bright red cherries, and toasty notes. Firm tannins on the medium- to full-bodied palate, with refreshing acidity. A chewy style overall. Best enjoyed in 2025, but even better after 2026.