IL POGGIONE ROSSO DI MONTALCINO
$41.99
IL POGGIONE ROSSO DI MONTALCINO
Younger, more accessible version of the Brunello, but already with an excellent structure and a great personality, Rosso di Montalcino is a very important wine for Tenuta Il Poggione.
Produced entirely from Sangiovese grapes, sourced in the estate's younger vineyards, Rosso di Montalcino is aged for 12 months in large casks before a period of bottle aging.
The wood aging, although not obligatory for the production of Rosso di Montalcino, tones down the tannins typical of a young Sangiovese and gives this red wine a complexity of aroma and structure that make it a great "Young Brunello".
Rosso di Montalcino
100% Sangiovese
2015
14%
Estate vineyards, planted between 150 and 450 metres (490 - 1475 ft) above sea level.
Cordon spur and "doppio capovolto".
By hand
15 days "submerged cap" fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature 25/28 °C (77/82 F). Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel.
In French oak, followed by a period of bottle aging.
Intense ruby red colour. Fruity bouquet with red berry notes. Very well structured, yet soft, long-lasting flavour with smooth, velvety tannins.
Pasta with meat sauce, roasted, grilled meats and medium strength cheeses.
