Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 is a classic expression of one of Italy's most prestigious wines, crafted from 100% Sangiovese in the renowned Montalcino region of Tuscany. Produced by one of Brunello's longest-established estates, this highly acclaimed vintage combines ripe fruit, refined structure, and exceptional balance. Aged for three years in large oak casks before further bottle maturation, it reveals layers of cherry, blackcurrant, licorice, herbs, leather, and earthy spice, supported by silky tannins and vibrant acidity. Awarded up to 96 points by leading wine critics, Il Poggione Brunello 2020 is an outstanding choice for collectors, fine dining, or anyone seeking an authentic, age-worthy Brunello di Montalcino.

Wine Enthusiast | WE 96
Published: Dec 31, 2025

The nose is both perfumed and spicy, with aromas of cloves, coffee, vanilla bean and black cherry. Flavors of tart blackberry, bergamot and flaky salt define the palate, before a touch of mocha creeps onto the finish. Tannins are polished, but grippy. — Danielle Callegari

The Wine Advocate | RP 94
Published: Nov 22, 2024
Drink: 2025-2038

Showing very nice results, with greater accessibility in this vintage, the Il Poggione 2020 Brunello di Montalcino has dark fruit aromas with blackcurrant followed by something spicy or herbal. I am reminded of licorice root, exotic spice, pressed rose and fragrant tea leaf. It finishes smoothly with silky tannins and an open-knit approach. This vintage is almost ready to drink, and you get elegant complexity at the same time. It sees three years in oak botti. Fruit is sourced across vineyards with 25-year-old-plus vines. This is an ample production of 200,000 bottles.

James Suckling | JS 94
Published: Sep 23, 2024

A restrained mix of licorice and graphite, bright red cherries and toasted notes. Firm tannins on the medium- to full-bodied palate with refreshing acidity. Chewy style overall. Try in 2025, but best after 2026.

Decanter | D 94
Published: Nov 13, 2024
Drink: 2026-2036

Stretching southward from Sant’Angelo in Colle, Il Poggione’s 140 hectares of vineyards rise from 120m to 430m above sea level. Vines with a minimum 25 years of age are singled out for the Brunello. A sun-soaked nose of macerated cherry and nutmeg is offset by porcini and leather. This has all the generosity and lushness of the south, with dusty tannins folded in to give shape. Dense red fruit is punctuated by sweet, dried herbs and the finish offers a saline twist. There is a lot of wine here, but it is impeccably balanced.
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 14.50%
Body: Full
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese

Vivino | Vivino 4.2

Ruby red in colour, with a very intense, persistent nose and with red fruit notes. Warm, balanced flavour with velvet-smooth tannins. Long-lasting aroma.

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Brunello is the prince of Montalcino wines, produced exclusively from Sangiovese grapes picked by hand from the oldest vines in the farm. After a careful fermentation at controlled temperature, Tenuta Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino is aged in French oak barrels. After being aged in wood, the wine is bottle aged: this is an essential process in guaranteeing the pleasantness and the complexity that have made the Brunello di Montalcino world-famous.

Wine: Brunello di Montalcino
Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
Vintage: 2016
Alcohol: 14,50%
Source: The winery's oldest vineyards, planted between 150 and 450 metres (490 - 1475 ft) above sea level.
Vine training system: Cordon spur and "doppio capovolto".
Harvest: By hand
Vinification: "Submerged cap" fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature 25/28 ?C (77/82 F). Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel.
Aging: Long aging in French oak barrels followed by bottle aging.
Tasting Notes: Ruby red in colour, with a very intense, persistent nose and with red fruit notes. Warm, balanced flavour with velvet-smooth tannins. Long-lasting aroma.
Food Pairings: Red meats, game, mature cheeses.

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decant: 1–2 hours recommended.