Caractéristiques
- Pays:
- Italie
- Région:
- Toscane
- Appellation précise:
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Millésime:
- 2012
- Couleur:
- Rouge
- Type de vin:
- Sec
- Format:
- Bouteille de 75cl
- Cépage(s):
- 100% Sangiovese
- Terroir:
- Marnes argileuses, sable et tuf d’origine volcanique
- Âge des vignes:
- Plus vieilles parcelles du Domaine
- Vendanges:
- Manuelles
- Vinification:
- Fermentation en marc immergé de 15 à 20 jours dans des cuves en acier inoxydable contenant des levures indigènes, à une température contrôlée de 25/28°C
Fermentation malolactique en cuves inoxydables - Elevage:
- 36 mois en fût de chêne français puis deux ans en bouteille
Dégustation et Garde
- Boire à partir de :
- 2020
- Apogée :
- 2020-2030
- Boire avant :
- 2032+
- Conseil de service :
- Carafer
- Servir à :
- 17°C
Description
Cette cuvée 100% Sangiovese est issue d’un coteau de marnes argileuses, de sable et de tuf volcanique. L’élevage est réalisé en foudres de chêne de l’Allier pendant 3 ans puis laissé en repos 2 ans en bouteilles.
Ce millésime 2012 est tout simplement une pure merveille...
La robe rubis légèrement violacée est impénétrable. Le nez montre une belle concentration en fruits rouges et noirs sauvage laissant apparaître à l’ouverture une belle trame sur les épices fortes et les épices douces du bois. La bouche est aussi dense que fine avec beaucoup de verticalité jusqu’en finale. Les tanins commencent à être bien digérés maintenant.
Le millésime 2012, particulièrement réussi en Italie, a été un aboutissement majeur pour le Brunello di Montalcino d'Il Poggione qui a reçu un grand nombre d'éloges de la part de l'ensemble de la critique internationale. Nous vous laissons apprécier quelques notations et commentaires de ce vin ci-dessous.
Suggestion gourmande
Quasi de veau en croute d’herbes et pommes de terre aux girolles.
Ou coq au vin tout simplement !
Avis des Experts
James Suckling
"Walnuts and cedar with plums and hints of milk chocolate. Always subtle. Medium body, a solid core of fruit and medium-chewy tannins. Center palate of cherry fruit. Give it a year or two to soften."
The Wine Advocate
"Il Poggione is a Brunello superstar and a vintage like this reveals every reason why that affirmation is true. From the second the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino pours into the glass, you know you are in for something special. The wine is darkly saturated and rich in appearance. Absent are those slightly amber or browning hues you often get with Sangiovese in a hot vintage. Nor does the wine show flat or tired characteristics. Instead, the quality of fruit is vibrant and rich. This is a healthy, generous and exuberant Brunello with dark density and succulent fruit flavors that are followed by integrated spice and tobacco. The balance is impressive and one thing you get here is fresh acidity. This is not to be underestimated, because the acidity quota in the 2012 vintage across the appellation is not as high or evident as usual. This is one of the year's best Brunellos."
Wine Spectator
"Shades of leather, spice, tea and iron surround the strawberry and cherry notes in this sleek, energetic red. Firm and tense, with a solid band of tannins lending grip to the finish."
Jancis Robinson
“Dark garnet. Intriguing mix of fresh veg and compost on the nose, plus a bit of charred meat. Round on the palate – already very suave, and very Brunello. Confident expression of the vintage’s combination of ripeness and freshness. Drink 2019-2032”
Wine Enthusiast
"Ripe plum, tobacco, dark spice and balsamic aromas adorn this invigorating red. Firm and full-bodied, the palate delivers wild cherry, crushed raspberry, star anise and grilled herb flavors with a backbone of youthful, bracing tannins. It's already tempting but give it time to fully come around."
International Wine Report
"The 2012 Il Poggione is a gorgeous, age-worthy Brunello which comes from the winery's oldest vineyards, planted between 490 - 1475 ft above sea level. This results in a beautifully structured Brunello that displays wonderful vibrancy and precision. Pretty aromas leap from the glass, lead by cherries and blueberries, laced with exotic spices, leather, floral and minerals all adding to its complexity. This continues to impress as it shows plenty of finesse along with a silky frame and long, tight gripping finish. Overall, the 2012 is a complete beauty and although it is already offering early appeal, it will require some extended bottle age before it reaches it’s peak."
Vinous
“Good full red. Medicinal red cherry, raspberry, sweet spices and mint on the fresh, precise nose. Bright and sweet, with a penetrating, austere quality to its flavors of red fruits, minerals and medicinal herbs. Harmonious acidity nicely frames the pure, long, youthfully tight finish. Lovely young Brunello that will repay cellaring.”
Luca Gardini
Un Sangiovese toute en puissance et finesse, l'équilibre parfait !