Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino originates from the renowned Montalcino region in Tuscany, Italy. Founded at the end of the 19th century by Lavinio Franceschi, the estate was a pioneer in marketing Brunello and a founding member of the local wine consortium. Today, successors Leopoldo and Livia Franceschi maintain the winery's legacy by blending traditional winemaking crafts with innovative sustainable practices, such as hand-harvesting and aging in large French oak barrels.

Wine Description

This 100% Sangiovese wine displays a brilliant ruby red colour with intense, persistent aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, and red fruit, layered with exotic spice, leather, and tilled earth. On the palate, it is full bodied and well balanced, offering a warm, savory profile with velvety, smooth tannins and a zesty acidity that provides freshness. The finish is long and elegant, marked by notes of licorice, tobacco, and balsamic-tinged fruit.

Accolades

• Vinous - 96 points

• James Suckling - 94 points

• Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 94 points

• Jeb Dunnuck - 94 points

• Decanter - 92 points

Food Pairing

This Brunello is an ideal companion for rich meat dishes such as roast lamb, wild boar ragu, or a classic Florentine steak. It also pairs beautifully with earthy truffle-based pastas and mature cheeses like Pecorino Toscano or Parmigiano-Reggiano.