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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2018 from Poggio Landi, Sangiovese Grosso aged at least 5 years including 2 in wood, awarded by several guides. Only drawback: no top-level distinction and organic not specified.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation and Montalcino zone named, Sangiovese Grosso as sole grape variety, profile of red fruits, leather and tobacco consistent.
Two bicchieri, three stelle Veronelli, 90 points James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator: several distinctions, but none at the highest level.
57.89 € for an award-winning Brunello Riserva 2018, with a crossed-out price of 68.95 €: consistent, without being clearly below the usual price for its rank.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18 °C; opening in advance recommended.
Poggio Landi estate named and located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration, minimum 5 years of aging including 2 in wood.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine for a moment the hills of Montalcino bathed in sunlight, where time seems suspended. It is from this magical place that this Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is born, a wine that whispers stories of terroir and tradition. Each sip is an invitation to discover the quintessence of Sangiovese Grosso, raised with patience and passion.
We are here in the heart of Tuscany, in the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation, a name that resonates with prestige. The Poggio Landi estate, nestled in this landscape of breathtaking beauty, cultivates with ancestral know-how the Sangiovese Grosso, the unique and emblematic grape variety of the region. It is from these vines, pampered by an ideal climate and soil, that the berries come which will give birth to this 2018 vintage.
The vinification of this Brunello Riserva is an art of patience. After a meticulous selection of the grapes and fermentation in steel tanks, the wine begins a long journey. It ages for a minimum of five years, including at least two in wooden barrels, which gives it a complex structure and remarkable depth. To the eye, you will discover an intense and deep color. On the nose, a rich bouquet offers itself to you, with aromas of ripe red fruits, subtle notes of tobacco and leather, lifted by spicy touches. On the palate, it reveals itself vigorous but harmonious, its tannins are perfectly integrated, and its persistence is long, naturally inviting another tasting.
This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from Poggio Landi is an ideal companion for moments of sharing and gastronomy. I warmly recommend it with robust dishes: think of roasted red meats, game or aged cheeses. So that all its aromas can fully unfold, do not hesitate to open it a few hours before serving. Let it breathe, and it will reward you with an explosion of flavors.
This wine is not just a drink, it is an experience, a sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany. It represents the excellence of Italian viticulture and will delight the most demanding palates. It is a true gem that I am delighted to introduce to you, a wine that undoubtedly deserves a place of choice in your cellar, for special occasions or simply for the pleasure of an authentic and unforgettable tasting.
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