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Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2004*
Varietal: Sangiovese (Grosso)
Region: Toscana
Il Poggione lies in the Colle, the southern central section of the Montalcino zone. The Francheschi family has owned the estate’s 100 hectares of prime vineyards around the historic village of Sant’Angelo since 1890, but the vines only began to live up to their full potential in 1958, when Leopoldo Franceschi enlisted Romanian agricultural expert Pierluigi Talenti.
About the Producer
Initially established at the close of the 19th century, quality-oriented production commenced at the Francheschi family’s renowned estate only in 1958, when esteemed enologist Pierluigi Talenti accepted the post of winemaker. Situated in the zone of Sant’Angelo in the Colle region, Il Poggione emerged as one of the foremost producers of classic and elegant Brunello with the release of the 1965 vintage, an effort that received universal recognition as a consummate expression of Montalcino’s
Talenti’s tenure at Il Poggione spanned a period of over 40 years, but relatively early into his distinguished career, he began to train current winemaker Fabrizio Bindocci, who served as Talenti’s assistant winemaker for slightly over two decades. The estate’s vineyard holdings currently comprise 247 acres in the Brunello di Montalcino zone; 118 acres are dedicated to vines for Brunello (both regular and riserva bottlings), while the remaining 132 accommodate Rosso di Montalcino production, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and white varietals.
Il Poggione is situated in the southern portion of the Montalcino zone, which generally receives the beneficent impact of a more full-fledged and generous Mediterranean climate as well as sandier soils, less wind, and lower altitudes than estates positioned in the northern zones. While the wines issuing from the south generally display a dense, fruity, low-acid character, microclimates do account for significant distinctions among the estates. Such is the case with Il Poggione, whose vineyards lie at a range of 150 to 450 meters above sea level. Thus, the estate’s wines tend to go against type—the regional proclivity— achieving a rare equilibrium between structure and balance.
Thus, while the wines under Bindocci have evoked a slight modern influence (primarily via their state upon release, which demonstrates a less evolved character than exhibited formerly with Talenti’s), they are still positioned within Montalcino’s classic school. Bindocci, in fact, is known for introducing modern elements in a very conservative/deliberate mode. The wines continue to provide a demonstrable illustration of Brunello’s capacity to age when vinified in an appropriate fashion. Early in their development, they characteristically display a fair degree of restraint, coupled with an inveterate potential for significant evolution. |
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