Brunello di Montalcino by Il Poggione 2016 3L

Il Poggione was among the pioneering wineries that introduced Brunello di Montalcino wine to the market as early as the 1900s and played a crucial role as one of the founding members of the Brunello di Montalcino Consortium. Even after more than a century, the legacy of founder Lavinio Franceschi remains a cornerstone for his successors, Leopoldo and Livia. They continue to advance the business by blending traditional winemaking skills and practices with the latest, most innovative techniques.

Covering an expansive 530 hectares (1,300 acres), Tenuta il Poggione allocates 140 hectares (336 acres) to vineyards and another 50 hectares (120 acres) to olive trees. The remaining land is dedicated to grain fields, forests, and livestock. The estate's core philosophy revolves around meticulous care for the vines, recognizing that the key to producing exceptional red wines lies in high-quality vineyard work.

Embracing sustainable agriculture, the winery has consistently interplanted various crops alongside the vineyards and minimized the use of chemicals. A recent environmentally conscious initiative involved installing solar panels on the cellar roof to reduce the carbon footprint of the wines. Vineyard activities predominantly rely on manual labour for tasks like harvesting. Through practices such as green harvest, continuous monitoring of vineyard health, and addressing soil nutritional needs, the estate consistently produces excellent wines, even in more challenging vintages.