Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli (2015)

About this wine

The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli from Il Poggione offers a deep ruby color and an elegant nose featuring red fruit, leather, and spice notes. On the palate, it presents a full-bodied experience with flavors of black cherry, plum, and earthy spices, complemented by firm tannins and balanced acidity. This wine is produced exclusively from the estate's oldest vineyard, Vigna Paganelli, planted in 1964, contributing to its complexity and depth. Aged for over 40 months in large French oak barrels, it showcases a long, seductive finish. This Brunello is ready to drink now but will continue to develop over the next two decades.

About the grape

Sangiovese, whose name is believed to mean "Blood of Jupiter," is a grape variety with ancient roots, likely cultivated by the Etruscans in central Italy. In Montalcino, a region renowned for its Brunello di Montalcino wines, Sangiovese thrives due to the area's unique climate and soil, allowing the grape to ripen fully and consistently. Tenuta Il Poggione's Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is crafted exclusively from Sangiovese grapes harvested from their Vigna Paganelli vineyard, planted in 1964, showcasing the grape's adaptability and the vineyard's commitment to quality.

Quick facts

• 🏆 The 2015 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Tenuta Il Poggione is renowned for its exceptional quality, earning a 97-point rating from Wine Advocate.
• 🍇 This wine is crafted exclusively from Sangiovese grapes, locally known as 'Brunello,' cultivated in the Montalcino region of Tuscany.
• ⏳ The Riserva designation indicates that this Brunello has undergone extended aging, spending at least two years in oak barrels and additional time in the bottle before release.
• ⛰️ Tenuta Il Poggione's vineyards are situated at elevations ranging from 150 to 450 meters above sea level, contributing to the wine's complexity and balance.
• 🍷 Brunello di Montalcino wines are known for their remarkable aging potential, with well-made examples from exceptional vintages developing for several decades.

Palate profile

Producer

Tenuta Il Poggione, established in the late 19th century by Florentine landowner Lavinio Franceschi, began after he was captivated by the Montalcino region's beauty and community. The estate was among the first to market Brunello di Montalcino in the early 1900s and played a pivotal role as a founding member of the Brunello di Montalcino Consortium. Spanning approximately 530 hectares, it includes 140 hectares of vineyards and 50 hectares of olive groves, with the remainder dedicated to other agricultural uses. The winery emphasizes sustainable practices, such as installing solar panels and maintaining manual vineyard work, to ensure high-quality wine production.