2009 Brunello di Montalcino, Il Poggione, Tuscany, Italy Size:75cl great ripe tannins

great ripe tannins

I’d put this up with the 2008 in quality

and the price is approachable enough to entice Cognac aficionados and novices alike

The length is firm and focused but the tannins are very ripe

this full-bodied second wine is better than many vintages of the grand vin from the 1940s and 1950s

2009 Brunello di Montalcino, Il Poggione, Tuscany, Italy Size:75cl great ripe tanninsIl Poggione is a winery steeped in history with its origins dating back to the late 1800s. Owned by Leopoldo and Livia Franceschi , it is situated below the beautiful hilltop town of SantAngelo in Colle, a part of the Brunello di Montalcino appellation characterised by a temperate, yet well ventilated micro climate. This benefits the grapes by maintaining refreshing acidity levels and extending their ripening time. Father and son winemaking team