IL Poggione 2011 Brunello Di Montalcino (DOCG), $67.99-$79.99, 94 points, poured a deep maroon throughout till the clear wine ring.
Roses, sandalwood, red cherries, sea breezes, and sage on the nose were remarkable.
Medium-bodied with mouth-watering acids and firm grainy tannins grabbed hold of aroma reflective flavors with sweet bourbon notes and carried them deep into a satisfyingly long finish of warm spices, orange-pekoe tea, mint, and a well-integrated 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spice-rubbed rare rib eye steak.
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Great property and Alessandro is a top winemaker and friend. This will be in my report coming this fall. Thanks D
ReplyDeleteJohn, as this was only the second of the 2011 vintage I've been able to taste, the two I've had make me think it was a very good vintage. I'll be looking forward to your comprehensive post.
DeleteWow, the scores keep getting higher...you seem to be enjoying your Italian wine-tour.
ReplyDeleteVG: The cost keeps going higher! ;-)
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