Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2012
WA 95VM 93
Origin: Italy
Year: 2012
Capacity: 750ml
Type: Red Wine
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James SucklingProduct Information:
Monica Larner: Il Poggione is a Brunello superstar and a vintage
like this reveals every reason why that affirmation is true. From
the second the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino pours into the glass,
you know you are in for something special. The wine is darkly
saturated and rich in appearance. Absent are those slightly amber
or browning hues you often get with Sangiovese in a hot vintage.
Nor does the wine show flat or tired characteristics. Instead, the
quality of fruit is vibrant and rich. This is a healthy, generous
and exuberant Brunello with dark density and succulent fruit
flavors that are followed by integrated spice and tobacco. The
balance is impressive and one thing you get here is fresh acidity.
This is not to be underestimated, because the acidity quota in the
2012 vintage across the appellation is not as high or evident as
usual. This is one of the year's best Brunellos.