Poggio Doria Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021
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Italy / Tuscany
Brunello Poggio Doria is the wine of sunset, the wine from the West. Poggio Doria’s vineyard is located in the North-West side of Montalcino with South/West/North-West exposure. The vineyard is approximately 260 meters above sea level and composed of jasper, sand and clay. Vines are planted using training system of spurred cordon with 5,200 plants per hectare. Harvest is conducted manually into cases in the second week of October. The juice is fermented for at least 26 days at a controlled temperature of 86°F. After maceration the wine is matured for 18 months in new and used French oak Tonneau (Allier); followed by 12 months in large oak barrels from Slavonia. Finally, the wine is bottle aged for at least 36 months.
94 Points
Wine Advocate
2021 vintage
94 Points
jamessuckling.com
2021 vintage
Harvest Note
2021 saw a difficult but rewarding season: April frost reduced yields and concentrated fruit, while a warm, dry summer preserved freshness. September rains supported balanced ripening, producing elegant, structured Sangiovese with vibrant acidity and classic character.
Tasting Note
Intense ruby red with complex aromas of small red fruits, spice, mineral, and balsamic notes, delivering an elegant, full-bodied palate with great texture, concentration, smooth tannins, and long persistence.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Sangiovese
APPELLATION: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
PH: 3.66
ACIDITY: 5.37 g/l
ABV: 15%
AGING: Aged for 8 months in French oak (allier), followed by 16 months in large oak barrels. Finished with a minimum of 18 months in bottle.
Unique Selling Points
- Brunello Poggio Doria is a cru with grapes coming from the NW side of Montalcino
- Matured for 34 months, first in French oak and then in Slavonian
- An age worthy wine of great depth and complexity
Silvio Nardi’s youngest daughter, Emilia Nardi, has focused on vineyard development and produced wines of depth that are profound expressions of the land they come from.
