2019 Il Poggione Vigna Paganelli Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

A deep at‑ripe ruby with complex aromatics of black cherry, plum, spice, tobacco, and hints of dried rose and incense. On the palate the texture is rich yet balanced, with fine, grippy tannins and vibrant acidity holding savory herbs, graphite‑tinged fruit, and subtle orange zest through a long, layered finish. Critics note its brooding depth and polished structure that rewards patience in the glass.

This Riserva comes from vines in the historic Vigna Paganelli parcel, planted in 1964. Hand‑picked fruit undergoes a traditional extended fermentation, followed by roughly 48 months in large French oak barrels and further bottle aging before release. This long élevage builds complexity and depth without muting the purity of Sangiovese.

Produced by Tenuta Il Poggione in Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, the Vigna Paganelli site sits southwest of Montalcino town on well‑drained clay and limestone soils. It is reserved for exceptional vintages and is one of the estate’s most esteemed parcels, consistently yielding wines of structure, nuance, and long‑term potential.