2010 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli [WA98+][D97][JS97][V95]

Producer: Il Poggione 
Region: Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 
Varietal: Sangiovese 
Year: 2010 

Wine Advocate, 98+ Points 

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli is a phenomenal achievement and a wine that captures not only the spirit of this classic vintage, but the true essence of an age-worthy wine like Brunello. This single vineyard Riserva is sharp, pristine and immaculate. It starts slow and shy, but then blossoms to beautiful intensity and aromatic brilliance. It delivers a very authentic and genuine read of Sangiovese with wild berry aromas followed by pressed violets, wet earth, tobacco and lightly toasted spice. The bouquet is seamless and very long in persistence. The same holds true for the mouthfeel. The wine delivers a fine and silky texture with a good dose of power and personality at the rear." 

Decanter, 97 Points 

"Harvested on 22 September, approximately 10 days before Montalcino proper but within the traditional average dates for Il Poggione, this very elegant 2010 is a benchmark of typicity for this estate. It's full of raspberry and pomegranate fruit, with hints of roasted nuts, a touch of dry mushrooms and iodine minerality in depth. It becomes almost silky yet vibrant through the palate. Drinking Window 2019 - 2040" 

James Suckling, 97 Points 

"The aromas to this Brunello riserva are stunning with subtle forest fruits, orange peel and mushrooms. Full body, very fine tannins and a long and persistent finish. The flavors are so complex with earth and dark fruits. Very fine and dusty tannins." 

Vinous, 95 Points 

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli is magnificent. Huge swaths of tannin coat the palate as the 2010 shows off its power, breadth and overall intensity. Plum, black cherry, bittersweet chocolate, smoke, licorice and cloves are some of the many notes that hit the palate. The Riserva is dark, powerful and brooding. It will require at least a handful of years before it becomes approachable. These old vines, planted in 1964, confer weight, power and gravitas, all qualitites that come through loud and clear on the huge, explosive finish." 

Alcohol: 15% 

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