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Il Poggione,
Ready, but will keep,
Il Poggione's 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli is utterly stunning, but it is surprisingly tannic and huge for a vintage in which so many wines are much more approachable. Layers of dark red stone fruit open up on the palate, followed by sweet spices, savory herbs and mint. Beautifully perfumed and expressive throughout, the 2007 is a jewel of a wine. The only thing it needs is time.
Antonio Galloni - vinousmedia.com - May 2014
Antonio Galloni - vinousmedia.com - May 2014
Il Poggione,
Ready, but will keep,
The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a huge wine bursting with fruit. Powerful tannins provide the backdrop as the 2007 shows off its dazzling power and density. Rarely have sensuality and structure been so evident in a young Brunello. The 2007 is going to require considerable patience but it is a stunning wine. The long, explosive finish is utterly captivating.
Antonio Galloni - Wine Advocate #200 Apr 2012
Antonio Galloni - Wine Advocate #200 Apr 2012
Ready, but will keep,
An 100% Nebbiolo wine from Barolo’s stellar villages of La Morra & Serralunga, this is a perfect combination of the Gaja winemaking philosophy and the purity of Barolo. La Morra contributes a hedonistic and exotic perfume along with the grace, elegance and feminity to the midpalate. Serralunga’s fruit is somewhat different, but entirely complementary. Effortless weight, density and structure can all be traced back to the fruit from Serralunga. Some of Angelo’s wines merit early drinking, this is certainly not of their number, rather wait to 2015 and bask in the joy that is Gajan Barolo!
Fratelli Alessandria, Piedmont,
Ready, but will keep,
Even in the warmer 2007 vintage the potential of Verduno’s top Nebbiolo vineyard Monvigliero has been realised by the Alessandria family. Fresh rose petal scent and elegant yet juicy raspberry fruit saturates the palate. Perfectly poised for future development, Vittore can be justly proud.
David Berry Green, August 2011
David Berry Green, August 2011
Fontecolle, Umbria,
Ready, but will keep,
Aged in 100% new French barrique, this wine has a bright and super-ripe loganberry fruit character on the nose, while the palate is decidedly velvety, with decadent red and black fruit flavours held together by a firm yet beguiling structure. Irresistible now, this is a wine that looks set to develop well in bottle.
David Berry Green, August 2011
David Berry Green, August 2011
Matt Smith, Buyer (August 2019)