93 points, Wine Spectator
Really powerful
for the vintage, with plenty of ripe fruit and cedary new wood, yet
balanced and pretty. Full-bodied, with polished tannins and a long
finish. Needs a year or two to come completely together.
About the Winery Poggio Il Castellare
For many years, Brunello di Montalcino was unanimously considered
the most prestigious Italian red wine with controlled name of origin.
The
Poggio Il Castellare vineyards are located in the hamlet of Castelnuovo
Abate, next to the spectacular panorama of the Abbey of Saint Antimo,
opposite the Val d’Orcia (Orcia Valley) from which Mount Amiata rises
imposingly.
“Castellare”, the name of the farming estate,
originates from an old Etruscan settlement. Ruins of the houses and
towers of this settlement can be found on this hill.
About the Wine
Obtained from Sangiovese Grosso, a strong and generous vine, it
is a wine that expresses the intensity and the strength of the soil
where it comes from.
Grapes: 100% of Sangiovese Grosso
Food & wine matching: ripened cheese, wild boar, steaks, game
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