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Vibrant and well-built, this wine has power to match the cherry, leather, and earth aromas and flavors. It shows a beautiful mineral character that lifts above the bright red fruit. That special aromatic signature is followed by dark fruit and balsam herb, firm tannins and bright acidity.
Somm Journal (96 Points):
"The aromas of this wine, which spent two years in 500-liter French casks, are deep and dark, including cardamom, white pepper, and soy sauce. Black plum saturates the palate, layered with fig, black cherry, and graphite. The relative warmth of Poggiarelli shows in the ripe profile of the wine, which shows no tannic aggression but does have a savory, earthy, umami nature."
Wine Advocate (95 Points):
“…The wine is rich with dense fruit flavors and ripe tannins. You taste Sangiovese's skins with a hint of bitterness. However, the truly distinguishing factor of Poggiarelli is the etched mineral notes.”
Decanter (94 Points):
“…Broad shouldered and sturdy, the palate broods with hints of blackcurrant offset by stony minerals. Tannins are expansive and grainy yet deftly woven into the whole. Juiciness appears toward the backend giving buoyancy. Spice notes reverberate on the finish, taking on shades of cinnamon.”
James Suckling (94 Points):
“Plenty of plum and cherry character here with aromas of flowers and cherry blossom that follow through to a medium body, very fine tannins.”
Wine Enthusiast (93 Points):
"An extremely fresh, juicy nose has wild strawberries and raspberries, then guava paste and blood orange jam. The palate is equally fruit-forward, but undertones of spices and soil bring welcome balance, before a current of tannins and acid flows into a finish of tart citrus and sweet chocolate."
Brunello di Montalcino of Tuscany has been called “The King of Wines” and this “king” is what Cortonesi specializes in. The Cortonesis established La Mannella in the ‘70s, covering 138 acres in one of the most storied areas of the entire region of Montalcino, but only 19 of those acres are dedicated to producing a world-class Brunello. They started commercially selling their wine in 1985. And today, the wines are in the more-than-capable hands of Tommaso Cortonesi, a third-generation winemaker.
The first vintage of Cortonesi’s Brunello came in 1990, which took advantage of the rocky, well-drained soils of the vineyard site, ensuring a long-aging wine. Modern technological advances, too, go a long way in producing outstanding wine.
Part of the Cortonesi portfolio, the Brunello di Montalcino Il Poggiarelli comes from a Grand Cru single vineyard of a little less than 5 acres located on the south-eastern side of Montalcino. This vibrant, powerful wine has a core of minerality that lifts the bright red fruit notes. That special aromatic signature is followed by dark fruit and balsam herb, firm tannins and fresh acidity.
Acidity: 5.9 g/l
Sugar: 0 g/l
PH: 3.45
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Vintage: 2019
Style: Red Wine
Varietal: Sangiovese
Appellation: Montalcino
Winemaker: Cortonesi
