At a glance

Producer

Tenuta Il Poggione

Region

Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Tuscany, Italy

Grape variety

Sangiovese

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$22-30 USD

Tasting profile

Vivid cherry, wild strawberry, violet, and subtle earth. Notes of crushed herbs, blood orange, and fine spice. Youthful energy and purity.

Evolution: In 2-4 years, secondary notes of tobacco, dried flowers, and leather may emerge, with mellowed fruit and softer tannins.

At peak: At peak, expect harmonized red fruit, savory Tuscan earth, and supple, integrated tannins.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-high, providing freshness and balance.

Tannins

Moderate, fine-grained tannins with classic Sangiovese grip.

Alcohol

13.5-14% ABV (typical for the vintage and style).

Aging potential

Good for Rosso di Montalcino; can age 6-8 years from vintage in fine condition.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2024 to 2027

Optimal window

2023 to 2029

Current status

Youthful and approachable, showing primary fruit and vibrancy; aging potential for further complexity.

Current condition

Fresh and lively; ideal for drinking now, but will evolve with short- to mid-term cellaring.

High-quality estate (sister to Il Poggione's Brunello), carefully made from younger Sangiovese vines in one of Tuscany’s most reputable regions. The vintage 2021 offers excellent balance and freshness, making for a generously structured Rosso with real aging potential up to 8 years, though it is best consumed for freshness and fruit purity between 2023-2027.

Food pairing

Classic with Tuscan fare: wild boar ragù, pappardelle with mushrooms, roast pork, cured meats, pecorino cheese, or pizza with prosciutto.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (30-60 minutes) — Opens up aromatics, smooths tannins, and reveals savory complexity in youth.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Integrated pest management, drastic reduction in chemical inputs, organic fertilizers, use of natural cover crops, rainwater management; photovoltaic panels cover >60% of winery energy use.

Tenuta Il Poggione is a sustainability leader in Montalcino, implementing broad sustainable farming, biodiversity conservation, low-intervention vineyard management, and on-site solar energy. While not fully organic/biodynamic, continuous advances and official Equalitas certification are notable. Carbon footprint is mitigated by energy choices, but global export and packaging limit top scores; room remains for recycled materials and lighter bottles.