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Poggio San Polo Brunello Di Montalcino Vignavecchia 2019 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Tuscany
WA
94
JS
94
VM
93
DC
90
Additional vintages
2019 2018 2015
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
With the black label, the organic San Polo 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vignavecchia shows the concentration and textural richness of old-vine fruit. You get dried herb, fruit and spice on the bouquet with a medley of tarragon, wild mint, candied cherry, cinnamon, mulled spice and dark plum. Everything about this wine is more intense, especially the palate. The tannins are big too (and chalky), but the fruit weight is there to meet them. Only 2,000 bottles were made. ... More details
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Poggio San Polo Brunello Di Montalcino Vignavecchia 2019 750ml

SKU 950465
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Professional Ratings
WA
94
JS
94
VM
93
DC
90
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
With the black label, the organic San Polo 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vignavecchia shows the concentration and textural richness of old-vine fruit. You get dried herb, fruit and spice on the bouquet with a medley of tarragon, wild mint, candied cherry, cinnamon, mulled spice and dark plum. Everything about this wine is more intense, especially the palate. The tannins are big too (and chalky), but the fruit weight is there to meet them. Only 2,000 bottles were made.
JS
94
Rated 94 by James Suckling
A rich, structured and intense 2019 Brunello from old vines. Lots of wood showing right now. Full body, chewy tannins and a full finish. A little too muscular, but there’s red-cherry, mushroom and old wood-bark character under the flex. From organically grown grapes. Should soften with age. Wait and see. Try after 2026.
VM
93
Rated 93 by Vinous Media
Sweet violet florals combine with dusty clove, wild strawberries and spiced blood orange to create a truly seductive bouquet as the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Vecchia blossoms in the glass. For all of the spicy intensity on the nose, this is surprisingly lifted and finessed, with soft, enveloping textures and orange notes up front that give way to depths of tart wild berry fruit. A wall of fine tannins stops the 2019 in its tracks, finishing structured, tense and youthfully dry as remnants of lavender fade. I’m not entirely convinced that the fruit within will ultimately hold up against the Vigna Vecchia’s hulking structure over time. That said, there’s no shortage of depth or complexity here.
DC
90
Rated 90 by Decanter
From a southwest-facing parcel planted in 1989, Vignavecchia is matured in lightly toasted 600-litre new French oak tonneaux. As with the 2018 vintage, this is oxidative in character. Oak notes of vanilla, sweet herbs and spice lead to black currant and tar on the full, fruit-laden palate. While forceful, chewy tannins could do with more time, aromas and flavours appear to be evolving relatively quickly. My preference would be to drink over the next five to six years.
Winery
Made only in select vintages, this is the estate's smallest and most prized cru. Produced from a tiny, west-facing, 2-hectare (5 acres) vineyard planted on a steep hill in 1988, this is the winery's oldest and most prized vineyard block.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Tuscany
Additional vintages
2019 2018 2015
Overview
A rich, structured and intense 2019 Brunello from old vines. Lots of wood showing right now. Full body, chewy tannins and a full finish. A little too muscular, but there’s red-cherry, mushroom and old wood-bark character under the flex. From organically grown grapes. Should soften with age. Wait and see. Try after 2026.
green grapes

Varietal: Sangiovese

Sangiovese qualifies as one of the truly ancient grape varietals of the Old World, and whilst it is now grown in several countries across the globe, it very much remains a classic grape of Italian wine making. One of the key features of the Sangiovese grape varietal is that it can act as a 'sponge' of flavors when maturing in oak, taking on the earthy and vanilla tones present in the barrel. These dark grapes produce a wide variety of fine wines, from the lively and strawberry flavored young wines which are growing in popularity, to the complex, spicy and delicious aged wines which are treasured by drinkers and collectors worldwide. With a history which dates back to before the times of the Roman empire, Sangiovese will no doubt continue to be a favorite for wineries wishing to plant grapes which will guarantee quality, and will always attract wine lovers worldwide.
barrel

Region: Tuscany

The central Italian region of Tuscany is widely understood to be one of the world's most famous and highly regarded wine regions. The beautiful rolling hillsides and medieval towns and castles which are a key feature of the area are also home to many of Europe's finest wineries, and extremely high quality vineyards growing the distinctive Sangiovese and Vernaccia grape varietals which are the flavorful backbone of Tuscany's wonderful red and white wines. For almost three thousand years, this region has been recognized as an ideal home for wine production on a large scale, and the ancient Etruscans, Greeks and Romans all noticed that fine grape varietals flourished on the unique soils and under the hot sunshine which typifies the area. Today, Tuscany is home to a wide range of wines, from the traditional to the complex, but all dedicated to excellent flavors and aromas, and maintaining the region's international reputation.
fields

Country: Italy

It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.
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Varietal: Sangiovese

Sangiovese qualifies as one of the truly ancient grape varietals of the Old World, and whilst it is now grown in several countries across the globe, it very much remains a classic grape of Italian wine making. One of the key features of the Sangiovese grape varietal is that it can act as a 'sponge' of flavors when maturing in oak, taking on the earthy and vanilla tones present in the barrel. These dark grapes produce a wide variety of fine wines, from the lively and strawberry flavored young wines which are growing in popularity, to the complex, spicy and delicious aged wines which are treasured by drinkers and collectors worldwide. With a history which dates back to before the times of the Roman empire, Sangiovese will no doubt continue to be a favorite for wineries wishing to plant grapes which will guarantee quality, and will always attract wine lovers worldwide.
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Region: Tuscany

The central Italian region of Tuscany is widely understood to be one of the world's most famous and highly regarded wine regions. The beautiful rolling hillsides and medieval towns and castles which are a key feature of the area are also home to many of Europe's finest wineries, and extremely high quality vineyards growing the distinctive Sangiovese and Vernaccia grape varietals which are the flavorful backbone of Tuscany's wonderful red and white wines. For almost three thousand years, this region has been recognized as an ideal home for wine production on a large scale, and the ancient Etruscans, Greeks and Romans all noticed that fine grape varietals flourished on the unique soils and under the hot sunshine which typifies the area. Today, Tuscany is home to a wide range of wines, from the traditional to the complex, but all dedicated to excellent flavors and aromas, and maintaining the region's international reputation.
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