Il Poggione, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, 2012

90
Tasted by: Bruno Besa, Michael Garner, Susan Hulme MW
(at Decanter's November 2017 issue Brunello 2012 Panel Tasting, 29 Aug 2017)
Drinking Window: 2020 - 2028
Heady cassis-drenched nose surcharged with charred oak, followed by an impressive and imposing mouthful of chunky, concentrated, super-ripe fruit. Firm and robust, if perhaps a touch overripe for some palates.
Il Poggione, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany 2012
Producer
Il Poggione
Vintage
2012
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Italy
Region
Appellation
Brunello di Montalcino
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
14.50%
Body
Full
Oak
Oaked
Grapes
100% Sangiovese