Il Poggione, Brunello di Montalcino, 2020

Il Poggione is one of the original founding estates of Brunello di Montalcino and remains a benchmark for the region, turning out classically structured, ageworthy Sangiovese that consistently overdelivers. The vines sit in the warm, well-ventilated zone of Sant'Angelo in Colle in the southern reaches of Montalcino, and the Bindocci family ages the wine in large neutral casks so the Sangiovese and the terroir, not the oak, lead the way. The 2020 is a current release from a warm but balanced vintage, generous and approachable while still built on Il Poggione's signature backbone. It's drinking well now with air, and it'll reward a few years in the cellar too. Traditional Brunello with real pedigree and genuine value.