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The finish is long and characterised by pleasant ferrous tones, making it the ideal companion to enhance \u003cstrong\u003ered meats and game\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as robust first courses and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Sangiovese originates from the western side of Montalcino. The vines grow at a \u003cstrong\u003ehillside altitude\u003c\/strong\u003e between 150 and 450 metres, immersed in a natural ecosystem where woods and olive groves surround the rows. The \u003cstrong\u003efavourable microclimate\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures a slow and gradual ripening of the grapes, imparting the wine with a high aromatic intensity. The fruit comes from \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e over fifty years old, tended by Il Poggione to convey the most authentic identity of the region in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter careful hand harvesting, vinification involves fermentation with the cap submerged in steel tanks for about twenty days. The use of \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature encourages the extraction of aromas, while malolactic fermentation stabilises the flavour profile. Maturation continues for around thirty months in \u003cstrong\u003elarge French oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, placed five metres underground to ensure a constant resting environment. The process concludes with a lengthy \u003cstrong\u003eageing in bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for giving the wine harmony and great ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1890 by the Franceschi family, Tenuta Il Poggione represents the excellence of Tuscan winemaking, enhancing the purity of Sangiovese grapes. This fine Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is produced from \u003cstrong\u003evineyards over fifty years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, cultivated in an ideal microclimate between 150 and 450 metres above sea level. Artisan expertise can be felt in the historic cellar, where the wine rests five metres underground for a slow \u003cstrong\u003ematuration in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The submerged cap fermentation conducted by indigenous yeasts ensures a harmonious aromatic and polyphenolic extraction. On the palate, it proves to be balanced, with a persistent finish featuring \u003cstrong\u003emineral and ferruginous hints\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it the ideal companion for red meat dishes, \u003cstrong\u003egame and mature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards dedicated to this label are located on the western slope of the Montalcino hills in Tuscany. The grapes reach maturity in \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e over fifty years old, situated at an altitude between 150 and 450 metres, within an estate surrounded by dense woodland. The interaction between the hilly terrain and the local microclimate favours optimal vegetative development. 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This maturation period, followed by further rest in the bottle, consolidates its structure and bestows an extraordinary propensity for \u003cstrong\u003elong ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e, presenting itself in the glass with an intense ruby red colour with garnet highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1890 by the Franceschi family, Tenuta Il Poggione is an icon of \u003cstrong\u003eBrunello di Montalcino\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2020 vintage is produced from Sangiovese grapes from \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e over fifty years old, sustainably cultivated amidst pristine woodlands. Under the guidance of Fabrizio Bindocci, the estate skilfully combines tradition and innovation. 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