1. Introduction

Poggio Landi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 is a red wine from Italy in the Tuscany region and the Brunello di Montalcino Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) appellation. The wine is produced by the Poggio Landi winery, which is known for a style that favours an elegant and less extract-rich approach. The fruit for Poggio Landi's Brunello is harvested at altitudes between 200 and 300 metres above sea level. The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from Poggio Landi is considered a wine of great prestige, appreciated for its elegance and depth.

2. Wine Description

This wine is a 'Riserva,' meaning it has undergone a longer period of ageing before release. The wine is aged for 48 months in French oak, with an additional minimum of six months in the bottle.

• Colour: It is typically a very dark ruby red.

• Aroma: The wine presents broad and varied olfactory profiles. Tasting notes mention clean, intense aromas with nuances of very ripe fruit and balsamic notes. Specific aromas include ripe cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and in the glass, an approachable and graceful style with intoxicating violet aromas, black cherries, and spicy depth.

• Palate: It is described as well-balanced, fresh, and intense. The palate is full-bodied, powerful, and lively, with a healthy tension. The fruit is juicy and the tannins are fine and velvety.

• Body: Full-bodied. It is well-structured and deep.

• Finish: The finish is long and ethereal. The taste is led to an elegantly tannic and balsamic finish, with a long, fruity finish.

• Varietal Composition: 100% Sangiovese.

• ABV: 14.5% alcohol by volume.

• Organic: It is made from organically grown grapes.

• Optimal Drinking Window: Made for the long term, with a drinking window that extends to 2040+. It can be drunk now but is best from 2026.