Il Poggione stand number at Vinitaly
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There has been a lot of writings about Brunello di Montalcino in the recent weeks. The Italian "Fiamme Gialle" or "Yellow Flames" (because they have yellow flames on their uniforms), the Guardia di...
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The Amiata and the past, present, and future of the wine Brunello di Montalcino
This is a photography taken facing southward from Il Poggione's estate at the Amiata chain of extinct vulcano mountains. The Mt Amiata has been there for a very very long time and it will still be...
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A vertical tasting of Il Poggione going back to 1955
My father Fabrizio Bindocci is to lead a tasting of Il Poggione going back to 1955 at the Merano Wine Festival on 14 February 2010. The wines will be these: Brunello di Montalcino 2001 Riserva, 1995...
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Weather report 2010 Brunello: optimal conditions for ripening continue
Herewith a note from my father Fabrizio Bindocci: After the rains of the last week, temperatures continue to be optimal for the ripening of the grapes. 29-30° C (84-86° F) maximum 18-20° C (64-68° F)...
View ArticleHarvest Report 2011: Some Rains These Days
My father Fabrizio Bindocci writes: The atmospheric disturbance that has concerned Italy has also in this occasion brushed Brunello di Montalcino. Here, where we are, there were more than a few drops....
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MAZZONI leaves for the U.S. today, a celebration of a long partnership...
Today, we are sending the first direct shipment of our Toscana Rosso IGT 2009 MAZZONI to the United States. This wine is obtained from estate-grown Sangiovese and Merlot. The wine — a belnd of 72%...
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Italian Sommelier Association Awards Il Poggione Brunello
The Il Poggione 2009 Brunello di Montalcino has been awarded with the maximum recognition – 4 vines out of 4 – in “Vitae,” the Italian Sommellier Association publication. Our winemaker, Fabrizio...
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98 Points for the “Striking” Il Poggione 2010 Brunello di Montalcino!
Another phenomenal review was published this week for the Il Poggione 2010 Brunello di Montalcino. Monica Larner of Wine Advocate granted this vintage 98 points. Here is the full and glowing review in...
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Celebrating 50 Years of AIS!
Yesterday I was in Milan to celebrate the 50th anniversary of AIS (Italian Sommelier Association) with AIS President Antonello Maietta and other members of AIS. AIS has been successfully teaching...
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2015 is a Great Vintage!
Today is the last day of harvest. We have finished picking the grapes. In the photo below, our winemaker Fabrizio Bindocci cuts the last bunch of Sangiovese for our Brunello. 2015 was a great vintage!...
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Il Poggione at Eataly in New York
Last night, Il Poggione had the opportunity to taste our Brunello di Montalcino with consumers at La Birreria at Eataly in New York City! My father and the Il Poggione head winemaker, Fabrizio...
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Sangiovese Through the Years
A few days ago we had a special guest come visit us and we took the chance to taste some old and new vintages of Brunello together: – Rosso di Montalcino 1990 – Rosso di Montalcino 1995 – Brunello di...
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Quattro Viti Award for Brunello 2010!
Last Friday our 2010 Brunello received another important award from the Italian Sommelier Association (AIS). Fabrizio went to Milan to receive the Quattro Viti (Four vines) award from Antonello...
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Weather report 2010 Brunello: optimal conditions for ripening continue
Herewith a note from my father Fabrizio Bindocci: After the rains of the last week, temperatures continue to be optimal for the ripening of the grapes. 29-30° C (84-86° F) maximum 18-20° C (64-68° F)...
View ArticleHarvest Report 2011: Some Rains These Days
My father Fabrizio Bindocci writes: The atmospheric disturbance that has concerned Italy has also in this occasion brushed Brunello di Montalcino. Here, where we are, there were more than a few drops....
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MAZZONI leaves for the U.S. today, a celebration of a long partnership...
Today, we are sending the first direct shipment of our Toscana Rosso IGT 2009 MAZZONI to the United States. This wine is obtained from estate-grown Sangiovese and Merlot. The wine — a belnd of 72%...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Italian Sommelier Association Awards Il Poggione Brunello
The Il Poggione 2009 Brunello di Montalcino has been awarded with the maximum recognition – 4 vines out of 4 – in “Vitae,” the Italian Sommellier Association publication. Our winemaker, Fabrizio...
View ArticleClik here to view.
98 Points for the “Striking” Il Poggione 2010 Brunello di Montalcino!
Another phenomenal review was published this week for the Il Poggione 2010 Brunello di Montalcino. Monica Larner of Wine Advocate granted this vintage 98 points. Here is the full and glowing review in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Celebrating 50 Years of AIS!
Yesterday I was in Milan to celebrate the 50th anniversary of AIS (Italian Sommelier Association) with AIS President Antonello Maietta and other members of AIS. AIS has been successfully teaching...
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