The nose is both perfumed and spicy, with aromas of cloves, coffee, vanilla bean and black cherry. Flavors of tart blackberry, bergamot and flaky salt define the palate, before a touch of mocha creeps onto the finish. Tannins are polished, but grippy.
96 points, Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2025)
The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is explosive, bright and punchy at first, evolving from cranberry to cherry with dusty sage, spiced blood orange and Tuscan dust. The is pure elegance, texturally deep and nearly velvety in feel with a core of tart wild berries that add contrast as a balsamic tinge emerges along with fine-grained tannins toward the close. It finishes long, structured and staining, leaving a flinty sensation and primary core of fruit that drenches the palate as violet inner florals and hints of lavender abound. The 2020 is seamless from start to finish and, while more approachable than a typical vintage of Il Poggione, is balanced for an extended maturation.
95 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Nov 2024)
Showing very nice results, with greater accessibility in this vintage, the Il Poggione 2020 Brunello di Montalcino has dark fruit aromas with blackcurrant followed by something spicy or herbal. I am reminded of licorice root, exotic spice, pressed rose and fragrant tea leaf. It finishes smoothly with silky tannins and an open-knit approach. This vintage is almost ready to drink, and you get elegant complexity at the same time. It sees three years in oak botti. Fruit is sourced across vineyards with 25-year-old-plus vines. This is an ample production of 200,000 bottles.
94 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Nov 2024)
A saturated red color, the 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino is pretty and inviting with aromas of baked cherries, toasted spices, cedar, dark cocoa, and rosemary. Full-bodied, it retains an even spine of acidity, plush tannins, and a savory and sanguine, mouthwatering finish. Hints of iron-rich earth frame the wine beautifully, and it's a generous wine with a lot to enjoy over the coming 10-12 years.
94 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Jan 2025)
This red is rich and dense, woven with flavors of cherry, blackberry, plum, black pepper, earth, iron and tobacco. Combines power and grace, with fine balance. The finish echoes the fruit and spice notes. Best from 2028 through 2045. 16,000 cases made, 4,500 cases imported.
94 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Jun 2025)
A restrained mix of licorice and graphite, bright red cherries and toasted notes. Firm tannins on the medium- to full-bodied palate with refreshing acidity. Chewy style overall. Try in 2025, but best after 2026.
94 points, Aldo Fiordelli, James Suckling (Sep 2024)
In a bit of a quiet stage at the date of tasting, the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino has subtle notes of black cherry, red currant, fresh tobacco, and bay leaves. Very classically structured, it's not a powerhouse but very elegant, with stoic tannins, wispy fresh acid, and a medium-long persistant finish.
94 points, Vanessa Conlin, Wine Independent (Dec 2024)
Stretching southward from Sant’Angelo in Colle, Il Poggione’s 140 hectares of vineyards rise from 120m to 430m above sea level. Vines with a minimum 25 years of age are singled out for the Brunello. A sun-soaked nose of macerated cherry and nutmeg is offset by porcini and leather. This has all the generosity and lushness of the south, with dusty tannins folded in to give shape. Dense red fruit is punctuated by sweet, dried herbs and the finish offers a saline twist. There is a lot of wine here, but it is impeccably balanced.
94 points, Michaela Morris, Decanter (Nov 2024)
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