The Il Poggione Estate was established in the late 19th century by Lavinio Franceschi, a Florence landowner who visited the area and became captivated with the landscape and the people. He purchased land with the intention of turning it into a conventional farm, but saw its potential to make great wines. He was one of the first to craft Brunello and was one of the founding members of the Brunello di Montalcino Consortium. Today, his legacy lives on through his descendants, Leopoldo and Livia, who craft transcendent wines with the same passion and precision as their forefather. 

The 2019 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino is sourced from the estate's oldest vineyards, situated between 500 and 1500 feet above sea level. The grapes were hand-harvested, stainless-steel fermented, and aged in 50 hl French oak barrels, followed by a period of refinement in the bottle. The result? Pure, unadulterated decadence.

Press:
98 points, The Tasting Panel:
"A seductive perfume of roses washed in mulberry is mirrored on the first sip. Piquant notes of cinnamon-spiced pomegranate and exotic floral tones of jasmine and tea leaves surround blueberry ganache. This silky and graceful wine's alluring floral-and-berry character is memorable."

96 points, Vinous:
"The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino pulls the taster close to the glass with its dark and earthy blend of crushed ashen stones, giving way to rosemary, cedar, exotic spice, and a core of raspberry preserves. Enveloping and serene, this flows across the palate like pure silk, steadily building in tension as tart wild berries and orange hints give way to a sweet herbal thrust. The 2019 finishes with tremendous length and is classically structured, as crunchy tannins resonate and violet inner florals slowly fade over a tactile coating of minerality. Il Poggione has captured the radiance of the vintage, yet this is just a baby today."

94 points, Wine Advocate:
"The Il Poggione 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows an evolved bouquet with aromas of dried fruit, forest floor, crushed flower, and autumnal leaf. On a second nose, you get dark licorice, wet slate, cola, and grilled rosemary. The tannins are powdery and dry. I recommend a medium-term drinking window as a result. You do feel the powerful 15% alcohol content in this ample 200,000-bottle release."

94 points, Decanter:
The 2019 is a vintage of balance, somewhere between 2016, 2013, and 2010. Sant'Angelo in Colle, which suffers in warmer vintages, performed very well, and Il Poggione is a great example of the harmony of the area's wines in this vintage. Fruity at first sniff, it becomes more restrained later, with black cherry, violet, leather, graphite vibrancy, and its typical nutty finish. The chalky tannins are extracted but velvety, underlined by an almost zesty acidity."

94 points, Wine Spectator:
"Features ample plum, cherry, iron, tobacco, and underbrush flavors buoyed by a plump texture to match the dense structure, plus vibrant acidity to keep it all focused. Another year of aging should allow the finish to stretch out and this wine to reach its full potential. Best from 2026 through 2042. Tasted twice, with consistent notes."

We are taking orders for the 2019 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino now through Friday, May 9th, at Noon. Orders will be ready for pickup on Wednesday, May 14th, after Noon.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 15%
Farming Practices: Sustainable
Producer Name: Il Poggione
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Grape Varietals: 100% Sangiovese
Vintage: 2019
Wine Style: Dry, full-bodied red wine
Winemaking Techniques: Traditional fermentation; aged for 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels
Pack Size: 750 ml bottle
Container Style: Bordeaux-style bottle
Closure Style: Natural cork