The Winery Tenuta Il Poggione of Tuscany

Winery Tenuta Il Poggione
The winery offers 21 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is ranked in the top 203 of the estates of Tuscany.
It is located in Tuscany
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The Winery Tenuta Il Poggione is one of the best wineries to follow in Toscane.. It offers 21 wines for sale in of Tuscany to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Tenuta Il Poggione Estate is one of the most renowned winemaking establishments in Tuscany, Italy. Its privileged location, nestled in the heart of the rolling hills of southwestern Montalcino, makes it a spectacular place for the production of exceptional wines. It's a family business that prides itself on a rich history spanning over 100 years. Its agricultural heritage spans five generations, which has allowed the estate to maintain a constant level of quality and excellence over the years. The estate spans over 325 hectares, a large part of which is devoted to the vineyard. The vineyards spread over a wide range of altitudes, offering a perfect balance between grapes cultivated at high altitudes, which bring freshness and finesse, and those cultivated lower down, which offer structure and richness. The Tenuta Il Poggione Estate is renowned for its Brunello di Montalcino, a full-bodied and tannic red wine that is one of the most prestigious Italian wines. In addition, the estate also produces a Rosso di Montalcino, a younger and fruitier wine, and a Vin Santo, a traditional sweet Tuscan wine. At the Tenuta Il Poggione Estate, respect for the environment is a priority. The operation applies organic practices, respects the soil, and encourages biodiversity. The estate is certified organic, attesting to their commitment to producing wines of the highest quality while preserving the environment. The experience at the Tenuta Il Poggione Estate is enhanced by its modern tasting cellar designed to welcome visitors, allowing them to taste the wines in an impressive setting.

Top Winery Tenuta Il Poggione wines

Looking for the best Winery Tenuta Il Poggione wines in Tuscany among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Tenuta Il Poggione wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Tenuta Il Poggione wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

How Winery Tenuta Il Poggione wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef bobotie, lamb curl or tournedos rossini with port sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

On the nose the red wine of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

  • 1992With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1993With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.42/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1982With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1979With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione.

  • Sangiovese
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc

Discovering the wine region of Tuscany

Kingdom of Sangiovese: upright reds with cherry, plum, dried herbs and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins. Fleshy, food-friendly Chianti Classico DOCG, deep long-ageing Brunello di Montalcino (spice, tobacco, ripe black fruit), elegant Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. On the coast, Bolgheri crafts the opulent Cabernet- and Merlot-based 'Super Tuscans'. Some fresh white Vernaccia.

70,000 ha around Florence and Siena, cradle of Italy's great reds.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

How Winery Tenuta Il Poggione wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of beef bourguignon with cookéo, paupiettes of veal or stuffed mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

  • 2015With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.86/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione.

  • Sangiovese

Discover the grape variety: Vermentino

Nervy, saline whites with cutting acidity and enveloping richness, showing aromas of grapefruit, lime, pear, white flowers, fresh almond, fennel and marine iodine notes. Slightly bitter finish. Star of Sardinia (Vermentino di Gallura DOCG), Liguria, coastal Tuscany (Bolgheri) and Corsica. Also in Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon as Rolle. An autochthonous Mediterranean variety.

The top white wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

How Winery Tenuta Il Poggione wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta with parmesan cream and ham, leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche or fresh vegetable dips and their sauces for the aperitif.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

On the nose the white wine of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, floral or tropical fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

  • 2011With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.72/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione.

  • Pinot Grigio
  • Sangiovese
  • Moscato
  • Chardonnay
  • Vermentino

The word of the wine: Mineral

Taste reminiscent of gunflint, chalk and many nuances of the mineral world, and reinforcing, especially in white wines, the notion of freshness and the sappy character.

The top pink wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

How Winery Tenuta Il Poggione wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of boles de picolat (catalan meatballs), festive chinese fondue or reblochon tartiflette.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

  • 2015With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione.

  • Sangiovese

Discover the grape variety: Malvasia

Aromatic, rich whites or reds ranging from pale gold to amber, with a broad palate and variable acidity, featuring signature aromas of yellow fruits (apricot, peach), white flowers, honey, dried fruits, muscat and spice notes. Made dry, sweet, liqueur and sparkling. Stars of countless Italian (Malvasia delle Lipari, Colli Piacentini), Spanish, Portuguese (Madeira) and Croatian appellations. Family of historic grape varieties of Greek origin (Monemvasia).

The top sweet wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

How Winery Tenuta Il Poggione wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of millet with gruyere cheese, lamb stew or the tartiflette wrap.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione

  • 2003With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Tenuta Il Poggione.

  • Malvasia
  • Trebbiano
  • Sangiovese

The word of the wine: Stopper (taste of)

A defect in the wine reminiscent of the smell and taste of mouldy cork.

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Discover the grape variety: Trebbiano

Fresh, thirst-quenching dry whites with a pale robe, a supple palate and preserved acidity of simple citrus (lemon), green apple, white flowers and neutral notes. A light profile to drink young. A family with several varieties (Toscano, Romagnolo, d'Abruzzo, Giallo), pillar of everyday Italian whites (Orvieto DOC, Frascati DOC, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC). Exported to France as ugni blanc for Cognac and Armagnac distillation.