Poggio San Polo 2015 Brunello di Montalcino

The concept underpinning San Polo is to maximize the intrinsic potential of the terroir, make the quest for quality a priority and create an ethical and responsible context where man’s labours and the natural environment are integrated in a harmonious and constructive whole.

This Brunello from San Polo has a lengthy ageing potential and can further improve with extended bottle ageing. This is due both to the characteristics of the soils on which the grapes are grown - the calcareous content provides ideal conditions for Sangiovese - and the position of the vineyards on the beautiful hills at San Polo.

100% Sangiovese

Alcohol: 14.5%

95 POINTS - "The ripe red fruit here is so expressive and floral, featuring dried rose petals, hibiscus, poppies, dried strawberries and raspberries. It falls inwards on the palate, compressed and captivating, gathering rough-edged strands of tannins as it goes, threading them through an iron-fisted, central core of flavor and texture." - James Suckling

95 POINTS - "Wild berry, camphor, tobacco and cocoa aromas fill the glass. Smooth, juicy and delicious, the full-bodied palate delivers ripe black cherry, raspberry compote and licorice while firm fine-grained tannins offer support. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2022–2027." - Wine Enthusiast

Socially Rated 4+ / 5 ⭐

The roots of this great wine may be found in the study of the potential of a clone of the Sangiovese variety, Sangiovese Grosso, called 'Brunello' due to the particularly dark colour of the berries. Records of the earliest production of this red wine - which immediately reveals its superlative credentials - date back to the mid-1800s. Originally known and appreciated only locally due also to its high selling price, Brunello di Montalcino gained fame in 1950, conquering first the Italian market and then an international market. The Brunello di Montalcino DOC appellation was conferred in 1967, thus preserving this wine's undeniable excellence. In 1980, the appellation was elevated to DOCG.