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Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2004
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Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2004


Sangiovese

from Tuscany, Italy

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
1999
Wine Spectator Wine Spectator 95 point ratingWine Spectator Wine Spectator 95 point rating
Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 94 point ratingWine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 94 point rating
International Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 93 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 93 point rating
1998
The Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 90 point ratingThe Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 90 point rating
1997
Wine & Spirits Wine & Spirits 95 point ratingWine & Spirits Wine & Spirits 95 point rating
Wine Spectator Wine Spectator 93 point ratingWine Spectator Wine Spectator 93 point rating
Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 92 point ratingWine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 92 point rating
1995
International Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 94 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 94 point rating
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Item No. 106602 
red wine style:
Light & Fruity Smooth & Supple Earthy & Spicy Big & Bold
winemaker's notes:

Produced only in the best years and in limited quantities, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2004 Vigna Paganelli is made exclusively with Sangiovese grapes sourced from the eponymous vineyard, planted in 1964. An austere, "classic" and aristocratic Brunello, it is a wine that honors the blazon and the image of the wine symbol of Montalcino.

The wine shows a dense ruby red color with garnet hues. Aromatically, there are rich warm tones of red fruit, spices, liquoirice, while on the palate this thoroughbred of a wine, displays a flavorful weave of silky tannins that are greeted with the freshness and structure that is typical of a great vintage. With a very long and overwhelming finish, it is a wine that will further evolve in the years to come.

alcohol by volume: 14.5%
critical acclaim:

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli emerges from the glass with masses of scorched earth, leather, tar, licorice, menthol and dark fruit. The Riserva shows a touch more inner sweetness, richness and depth in its fruit than the regular bottling, plus a bit more French oak as well. For now, the Riserva is quite reticent and requires air, but with time its awesome richness and power come through in spades. This dark, brooding and authoritative Riserva from Il Poggione is simply gorgeous. Readers who don’t want to pay the premium for the Riserva in 2004 need not worry; I tasted the 2004 regular bottling (twice!) while preparing this article and it is every bit as promising as my review last year suggested. In 2004 the Paganelli vineyard was harvested on the 13th of October, quite late for this estate. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2039. "

96 Points

The Wine Advocate

"Good deep red. Sexy nose offers raspberry, spices, dried rose, cassis and minerals; reminded me of a top Pauillac. Then suave, complex and energetic in the mouth, offering wonderful precision to the intense red fruit, tobacco and floral flavors. Finishes long and vibrant, combining impeccable balance, enticing sweetness and firm, smooth tannins. This monumental Brunello will age for a long time."

95 Points

International Wine Cellar

"Offers ripe blueberry notes, with hints of violet, lilac and sandalwood. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a long, fresh finish. Not a big wine, but balanced and pretty. Best after 2011. "

92 Points

Wine Spectator

"This Brunello Riserva offers very nice intensity and smoothness in the mouth, although its aromatic bouquet is less determined. There are sweet polished tannins on the close and the wine would work with steak marinated with garlic and rosemary."

90 Points

Wine Enthusiast

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