Brunello di Montalcino Poggiarelli 2016 Cortonesi

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Cortonesi
Vintage	2016
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Grape	Sangiovese
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2024-2045
Stock	19

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (96)

The Cortonesi 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Poggiarelli draws its fruit from a vineyard planted in the 1970s and replanted in part during the 1990s. Its fruit has made this designate wine since 1998, and like many of the Selezioni (and the Brunello cru expressions), this wine shows a pretty mineral character that lifts above the bright red fruit. It's absolutely true that these special sections from Montalcino are always recognized by their terrain or soil-adjacent aromas. In this case, I can smell those flinty or gravel-like tones from the schistous Galestro rocks. That special aromatic signature is followed by dark fruit and balsam herb, firm tannins and bright acidity. This is a limited 4,000-bottle release.

James Suckling (96)

Very aromatic young Brunello with ripe cherries, peaches, orange peel and some flowers. Full-bodied with a beautiful center palate of fruit and creamy, polished tannins that go on for minutes. This is all in-check and reserved with a tight structure, but there’s well balanced fruit and tannins underneath.

BOW (8.75)