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Poggio San Polo Brunello Di Montalcino 2019 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Tuscany
WS
95
JS
95
VM
92
DC
91
Additional vintages
WS
95
Rated 95 by Wine Spectator
Bright with raspberry, strawberry, boysenberry and white pepper flavors, this red also shows notes of peony and a hint of wild herbs, with tremendous balance and a stony aftertaste, Graceful, charming and ready to enjoy, yet there's no rush. Drink now through 2040. 2,750 cases made, 1,100 cases imported. ... More details
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Poggio San Polo Brunello Di Montalcino 2019 750ml

SKU 950466
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Professional Ratings
WS
95
JS
95
VM
92
DC
91
WS
95
Rated 95 by Wine Spectator
Bright with raspberry, strawberry, boysenberry and white pepper flavors, this red also shows notes of peony and a hint of wild herbs, with tremendous balance and a stony aftertaste, Graceful, charming and ready to enjoy, yet there's no rush. Drink now through 2040. 2,750 cases made, 1,100 cases imported.
JS
95
Rated 95 by James Suckling
The cherries come through on the nose, as does the wood. Some Spanish cedar, too. Medium body. Solid core of fruit and fine tannins at the end. From organically grown grapes. Comes across balanced at this stage, but will be even better in three or so years. Try after 2026
VM
92
Rated 92 by Vinous Media
The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino excites the senses with an inviting bouquet that mixes vivid black cherries with spiced oranges, sweet roses and cedar. It’s silky-smooth yet energetic with a wave of mineral-tinged red berry fruits that slowly saturate. A coating of fine tannins coats the palate as this finishes classically structured, spicy and long, promising many years of positive development.
DC
91
Rated 91 by Decanter
Owned by Marilisa Allegrini since 2007, San Polo is Tuscany’s first winery to be awarded CasaClima certification for its energy efficiency. From a blend of parcels with various exposures – from southeast through to southwest – averaging 450 metres above sea level. Mature notes of tobacco and nutmeg gain a fragrant lift from juniper and pink peppercorn. The mid-weight palate is accented with sweet herbs. While it could do with a touch more vibrancy, it is solidly encased with firm gravelly tannins. Time should smooth out the edges.
Wine Advocate
The organic San Polo 2019 Brunello di Montalcino has a savory bouquet with vintage leather, black olive, tilled soil and barbecue smoke. The mouthfeel carries extra heft and big fruit weight, which only serves to underline the oak. There is a gamey quality with fennel-infused salami or cured bresaola. I would suggest a pairing dish of wild boar or stewed rabbit. The tannins are dusty but not intrusive. In all, there is something just a bit off or disjointed on the bouquet of this wine. Production is 45,000 bottles.
Winery
Brunello is a red wine of great power and elegance, the ultimate expression of Sangiovese. In Montalcino it is characterized by its reddish-brown colour and intense aromas and flavours. At San Polo, the Allegrini estate in Montalcino, our Brunello is the fruit of tremendous love and respect for the land and a wine based on strong ethics, quality, and sustainability.
Jeb Dunnuck
Red/garnet-colored, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino is expressive on opening with notes of raspberry coulis, menthol, pressed roses, and toasted oak. Medium-bodied, it has good concentration and a tangy lift, with an iron-rich mineral tone and ripe tannins. It falls off a bit earlier than I was expecting or hoping to see, but it has a good deal of charm for near-term drinking.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Tuscany
Additional vintages
Overview
The cherries come through on the nose, as does the wood. Some Spanish cedar, too. Medium body. Solid core of fruit and fine tannins at the end. From organically grown grapes. Comes across balanced at this stage, but will be even better in three or so years. Try after 2026
green grapes

Varietal: Sangiovese

Sangiovese grapes have been grown in their native Italy and several other countries for a very long time now, with many experts claiming that they were even enjoyed by the ancient Etruscan civilization, long before the spread of the Roman Empire which helped raise the profile of this dark colored and flavorful varietal. It isn't difficult to understand their enduring appeal – the Sangiovese grape varietal delivers wines which are the epitome of finery, soaking up delicate and complex oak and vanilla flavors from the barrels they are aged in, or leaving light, refreshing strawberry notes on the tongue when drank young. Whilst many traditional wineries prefer to use these acidic grapes for single variety wines, many have experimented with blending them with other fine varietals in order to balance out their combination of high acidity and light body. The results have often been truly special, and Sangiovese continues to impress today as much as it did centuries ago.
barrel

Region: Tuscany

Tuscany is probably Italy's most important and widely respected wine region, with a history which stretches back almost three thousand years, and a set of fine grape varietals which produce some of the most delicious quality white and red wines in the world. Sangiovese and Vernaccia varietal grapes are grown all over this expansive region, and the way they are handled, aged and processed varies from town to town. The beautiful hot climate of Tuscany helps these grapes reach full ripeness, despite the fact the soil of the region is generally problematic for the vintners who work there. Despite this, there is a dedication to quality and flavor in Tuscany which is more or less unmatched anywhere else in Italy, and a great mix of strong tradition and willingness to experiment and think outside the box which has been a wonderful recipe for success in the region.
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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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Sangiovese grapes have been grown in their native Italy and several other countries for a very long time now, with many experts claiming that they were even enjoyed by the ancient Etruscan civilization, long before the spread of the Roman Empire which helped raise the profile of this dark colored and flavorful varietal. It isn't difficult to understand their enduring appeal – the Sangiovese grape varietal delivers wines which are the epitome of finery, soaking up delicate and complex oak and vanilla flavors from the barrels they are aged in, or leaving light, refreshing strawberry notes on the tongue when drank young. Whilst many traditional wineries prefer to use these acidic grapes for single variety wines, many have experimented with blending them with other fine varietals in order to balance out their combination of high acidity and light body. The results have often been truly special, and Sangiovese continues to impress today as much as it did centuries ago.
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