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Drop Dead Gorgeous Brunello - Il Poggione

by Hugh French | Aug 18, 2025

"Fabrizio Bindocci and his son Alessandro are the most accomplished father-son winemaking team I can think of today in Italy. Il Poggione is owned by Leopoldo and Livia Franceschi, but the phenomenal Bindocci duo are very much in the limelight."
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“Il Poggione never ceases to amaze with its blend of consistency, dependability, remarkable quality and complexity from vintage to vintage. The 2020 is no different...”
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Tenuta Il Poggione is a standout winery in the heart of Tuscany's Montalcino, with a rich history that traces back to the late 19th century. Spanning approximately 600 hectares, this esteemed estate dedicates around 110 hectares to the cultivation of some of the finest Sangiovese grapes in the region. Il Poggione is still owned and operated by the Franceschi family whose roots trace back to Venice but the real limelight here is the father-son winemaking team of Fabrizio and Alessandro Bindocci.

Fabrizio's profound expertise in viticulture and winemaking, combined with Alessandro's innovative approach and commitment to sustainable practices, creates an environment that upholds and enhances the winery's esteemed standards. Together, they are not just maintaining but elevating the legacy of Il Poggione, demonstrating unwavering respect for the land and the traditions that have shaped it.

2020 Brunello di Montalcino

Usually $149

Now $139

Also Available in Magnum

Usually $309

Now $289

95 Points

The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is explosive, bright and punchy at first, evolving from cranberry to cherry with dusty sage, spiced blood orange and Tuscan dust. The is pure elegance, texturally deep and nearly velvety in feel with a core of tart wild berries that add contrast as a balsamic tinge emerges along with fine-grained tannins toward the close. It finishes long, structured and staining, leaving a flinty sensation and primary core of fruit that drenches the palate as violet inner florals and hints of lavender abound. The 2020 is seamless from start to finish and, while more approachable than a typical vintage of Il Poggione, is balanced for an extended maturation.

ERIC GUIDO, VINOUS.COM

2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 'V. Paganelli' DOCG

Usually $235

Now $219

Also Available in Magnum

Usually $489

Now $455

98 Points

Brooding and balsamic, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli is a dark stallion of a wine with a bouquet to meditate to, wafting up exotic spices, flint, incense, dried roses, black cherries and hints of ashen stone. It's racy yet complex and sensual, with silken textures and masses of mineral-inflected red berry fruits, all guided by a core of zesty acidity as a tinge of sour citrus adds tension throughout. Pleasantly chewy yet still mouthwatering, the 2019 leaves a web of fine tannins, along with a hint of orange zest and cloves to linger on and on and on. This is drop-dead gorgeous.

ERIC GUIDO, VINOUS.COM