Il Poggione, Brunello di Montalcino 2008
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
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- Vintage2008
- ColourRed
- ProducerIl Poggione
- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- Sub RegionBrunello di Montalcino
- DesignationDOCG
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV13
- LWIN11031802008
- Avg. Critic Score4★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
An utterly magnificent wine, the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino graces the palate with wild flowers, violets, rose petals and dark stone fruits. Today, the 2008 is quite brooding and closed in on itself, but the pedigree is obvious in the wine's layered, deeply expressive personality. The 2008 needs time, but there is little question it is a drop-dead gorgeous beauty. In 2008, Il Poggione decided against bottling their Riserva (even though that wine was magnificent from cask) so all of the best juice went into the straight bottling.
- Drinking Window: 2016 - 2028
- Reviewer Name: Antonio Galloni
- Review Date: May 2014
The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino takes its time to open gradually and in small increments. Unlike the 2010 that never fully blossoms, this wine does reveal more dimension and depth with dried fruit, cigar ash, crushed stone and black licorice. In fact, the aromas become tighter and more focused with time, and the wine delivers good momentum to the palate thanks to its silky tannins and varietal freshness. It takes its time but rewards you with a pretty show along the way.
- Drinking Window: 2018 - 2028
- Reviewer Name: Monica Larner
- Review Date: February 2023