Il Poggione Vigna Paganelli Riserva 2019 Brunello di Montalcino

This is a Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from Il Poggione, made entirely from Sangiovese. The grapes come from Vigna Paganelli, the oldest vineyard on the estate, and the wine is made only in exceptional vintages. It is aged for an extended period in large oak casks, then given further maturation in bottle. The result is a deep garnet wine with firm structure, lively acidity and well-integrated tannins. The nose combines black cherry, ripe plum, dried rose petals, tobacco, leather and cedar. On the palate, dark fruit, cocoa and savoury herbs sit alongside restrained oak, leading to a long finish of spice and balsamic herbs.