2019 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino

TP98 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. (The Tasting Panel)
VIN96 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.
TWI95 The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino has an intriguing nose of freshly shaved white truffle, rose petals, sweet earth, candied orange peel, and roasted hazelnut. The tannins are abundantly silken, with a subtle power on the palate that is framed with freshness. The palate feels complete and holds the 15% ABV with grace, while the finish unfolds with fresh herbs and earthiness lingering. They started planting higher elevation vineyards in the ’70s and ’80s. In cooler years use they utilize the lower elevation vineyards, but almost every recent vintage has been based on the higher elevation plantings due to climate change bringing warmer temperatures.
WA94 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.