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Wines by Il Poggione |
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Il Poggione
Initially established at the close of the 19th century,
quality-oriented production commenced at the Francheschi
family’s renowned estate only in 1958, when esteemed
enologist Pierluigi Talenti accepted the post of winemaker.
Situated in the zone of Sant’Angelo in the Colle
region, Il Poggione emerged as one of the foremost producers
of classic and elegant Brunello with the release of the
1965 vintage, an effort that received universal recognition
as a consummate expression of Montalcino’s
Talenti’s tenure at Il Poggione spanned a period
of over 40 years, but relatively early into his distinguished
career, he began to train current winemaker Fabrizio Bindocci,
who served as Talenti’s assistant winemaker for slightly
over two decades. The estate’s vineyard holdings
currently comprise 247 acres in the Brunello di Montalcino
zone; 118 acres are dedicated to vines for Brunello (both
regular and riserva bottlings), while the remaining 132
accommodate Rosso di Montalcino production, as well as
Cabernet Sauvignon and white varietals.
Il Poggione is situated in the southern portion of the
Montalcino zone, which generally receives the beneficent
impact of a more full-fledged and generous Mediterranean
climate as well as sandier soils, less wind, and lower
altitudes than estates positioned in the northern zones.
While the wines issuing from the south generally display
a dense, fruity, low-acid character, microclimates do account
for significant distinctions among the estates. Such is
the case with Il Poggione, whose vineyards lie at a range
of 150 to 450 meters above sea level. Thus, the estate’s
wines tend to go against type—the regional proclivity— achieving
a rare equilibrium between structure and balance.
Thus, while the wines under Bindocci have evoked a slight
modern influence (primarily via their state upon release,
which demonstrates a less evolved character than exhibited
formerly with Talenti’s), they are still positioned
within Montalcino’s classic school. Bindocci, in
fact, is known for introducing modern elements in a very
conservative/deliberate mode. The wines continue to provide
a demonstrable illustration of Brunello’s capacity
to age when vinified in an appropriate fashion. Early in
their development, they characteristically display a fair
degree of restraint, coupled with an inveterate potential
for significant evolution.
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