Poggio Al Vento Brunello Di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Riserva 75cl (2012wb) COL D’ORCIA

In the heart of the estate, half way up the hill that overlooks the Orcia River, on a ridge gently sloping towards the South you can find the Poggio al Vento vineyard. The name literally means “windy hill” and this aspect, in conjunction with the very unique soil composition of the area, produces the exceptional Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento. The powerful yet elegant tannins delivered in the wines by this vineyard require long ageing in traditional large oak barrels followed by bottle ageing before being presented to the market. Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento is produced only in the best vintages and represents one of the highest expressions of pure Sangiovese to be found in Montalcino. This 2012 is aged for 3 years in Slavonian and Allier oak barrels followed by about 24 months in bottle before being released. The result is a wine of intense ruby red colour and a bouquet of great personality, intense and enveloping. The typical fruity aromas of the great Sangiovese, such as currant and raspberry, blend together with the spicy notes originating from the long ageing in barrel. In the mouth it is powerful and balanced, gifted of an exceptional structure. Tannins are soft, ripe and well combined with the enveloping body and with the pleasant acidity. Full, persistent and sapid aftertaste.