2004 Brunello di Montalcino
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Il Poggione should be judged on a different scale of maturity than most other Brunellos, and the 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is a perfect example of why. Deeply complex and perfumed, it presents an array of dried roses, tobacco, crushed stone, worn leather, dust and dried black cherries. It boasts textures of pure silk and a lovely weight brought on by maturity. A sour citrus tinge and brisk acidity propel its dark red fruits across the palate. Still tannic yet rich and smooth, the 2004 lingers long on the palate, saturating and intense, with an inner floral resonance that persists.
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James Suckling
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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This remains one of my favorite vintages in Montalcino, and it was indeed an important breakout year for the appellation in general. By the time this wine was released, one-fourth of all Brunello di Montalcino was being sold in the United States alone. The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is a very firm and tightly knit expression. Those dark fruit tones of blackberry preserves and dried cherry are woven directly into a thicker patchwork of spice, leather and cured tobacco. Fruit comes from old vines at the Il Poggione estate. This was the first wine produced in the estate's new winery and a great percentage of new oak was used as a result. Now more than ten years after the harvest, those oak aromas have slowly morphed into perfumed rose and potpourri-like characteristics. This wine is drinking beautifully right now.
Beautiful, healthy deep ruby with very narrow orange rim. Very youthful and compact on the nose. Elegant palate with a fantastic interplay between fruit, acidity and tannins. Powerful tannic finish, and a little mouthwatering. Very young and lots more to come. (WS)
Dense nose, firm tannins, black fruit, bit of floral lift but the palate is obscured by a tightly puckered structure. (RH)
About the producer
Il Poggione is one of Montalcino’s largest but most respected estates, with a reputation for producing some of the most reliable, best-value and age-worthy Brunello di Montalcino.