La Poderina is located just south of Montalcino in an area renowned for elegant and balanced fruit. 25 acres are dedicated to the cultivation of the Sangiovese Grosso for the production of this Brunello and Poggio Abate. These vineyards have yields well below the 32 ql/acre dictated by the appellation’s regulations.
Vinification:
Fermentation using selected yeasts and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel
Aging Process:
60% French oak barriques and 40% Italian and/ or Slavonian big oak casks of 110 Hl. 12 months (barriques)/24 months (Italian and/ or Slavonian big oak casks). 18 months in the bottle before the release.
Tasting Notes:
Color: Ruby red with garnet notes
Bouquet: Concentrated nose of black cherries, wild berries and vanilla
Flavor: Dense flavor with excellent structure; persistent finish
Pairings: Best served with poultry, red meats, roasts, game and aged cheeses
All class and polish, La Poderina's 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully delicate and layered in the glass. Surprisingly understated for this estate, the 2011 possesses notable grace and precision throughout, with expressive floral and spice notes that add nuance. The tannins need a few years to soften, but there is little doubt this Brunello is one of the better wines from the southern part of Montalcino in 2011. Hints of cedar, dried flowers and anise shape the super attractive finish. The wine's aromatic presence simply adds to its considerable allure. - Antonio Galloni 93 Points
La Poderina is the Montalcino estate within the Tenute del Cerro wine group that owns various estates across Tuscany. The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a balanced and integrated wine with smooth aromatic transitions that take it from red cherry to spice to grilled rosemary in quick succession. There's a warm touch of toasted espresso bean at the back. This is a very well made wine with soft textural richness and an upfront, international style. - Robert Parker 93 Points
Cherry, menthol and tar notes mark this muscular red, supported by a fine matrix, with accents of leather and wild herbs on the finish. Best from 2018 through 2027. 4,166 cases made.–BS - Wine Spectator Magazine 89 Points
Oak, coconut, toast, espresso, menthol and a whiff of cellar floor are some of the aromas you'll find on this robust red. The big, warm palate offers raisin, date, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Teeth-coating tannins leave an astringent finish while the heat of evident alcohol throws it off-balance. While it's tightly tannic, there's not much fruit richness, making this more suited for mid-term drinking. - Wine Enthusiast Magazine 88 Points