2004 - Brunello di Montalcino, Il Poggione

Il Poggione should be judged on a different scale of maturity than most other Brunellos, and the 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is a perfect example of why. Deeply complex and perfumed, it presents an array of dried roses, tobacco, crushed stone, worn leather, dust and dried black cherries. It boasts textures of pure silk and a lovely weight brought on by maturity. A sour citrus tinge and brisk acidity propel its dark red fruits across the palate. Still tannic yet rich and smooth, the 2004 lingers long on the palate, saturating and intense, with an inner floral resonance that persists.