2007 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli

Sangiovese Grosso - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WA 95 WE 95 WS 92
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2013

95+ A huge, dramatic wine, the 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva literally explodes from the glass. This is a decidedly exuberant, flashy wine loaded with dark fruit. Tobacco, smoke, tar and licorice all come alive in...
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, May 2013

Vigna Paganelli shows amazing results with a bright fruit quality that translates into black cherry and blackberry. At the back are sophisticated tones of leather, tobacco and light touches of spice that give the wine...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, May 2013

Rich and medium-weight, with cherry, berry, leather and spice notes converging on the long, juicy finish. Balanced in a sleek, compact manner, ending with fresh touches of mineral. Best from 2016 through 2032. – BS

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Sangiovese Grosso
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Sub-region Brunello di Montalcino
Vintage 2007
Size 750ML

The 2007 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli is a robust Sangiovese Grosso from the renowned region of Tuscany, Italy. This red wine is produced by Il Poggione, one of the esteemed winemakers in Brunello di Montalcino. Known for its longevity and complexity, it has garnered high praise from critics.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with reviewer Antonio Galloni, awarded this wine an impressive score of 95+, describing it as "a huge, dramatic wine" that "literally explodes from the glass." Galloni highlights its exuberant and flashy character, noting the presence of dark fruit along with elements of tobacco, smoke, tar, and licorice. He emphasizes the impeccable balance of this broad-shouldered Riserva.

Wine Spectator, on the other hand, gave it a solid 92. The review notes the wine's rich, medium-weight profile, with flavors of cherry, berry, leather, and spice. The long, juicy finish is complemented by fresh mineral touches, and the review suggests that the wine's peak will be reached between 2016 and 2032.

Wine Enthusiast also praises the 2007 Il Poggione Brunello, awarding it a score of 95. The review highlights the "bright fruit quality" with black cherry and blackberry flavors. It also points out sophisticated tones of leather, tobacco, and light spice that add depth and elegance. Particularly noteworthy is the mouthfeel, which features firm yet ripe tannins, suggesting excellent aging potential for a decade or more.

Overall, the 2007 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli is celebrated for its complex flavor profile, outstanding balance, and robust structure, making it a wine of considerable distinction and longevity.