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1. Il Poggione is one of the most highly regarded Brunello di Montalcino producers with a rich history and reputation for stylistic consistency. • Since 1890, the Franceschi family has helped develop standards for the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino region as a founding member of the Brunello Consortium. • Today, the winery continues its winemaking philosophy: To create wines of impeccable quality and style, enhanced by the use of organic substances and all-natural products. • The winery's vineyards lie at one of the highest elevations in the entire appellation, ideal for the production of long-lived Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello). All of its wines are made using estate-grown fruit. To find out on vines, wines, people and life in the Montalcino region visit: www.montalcinoreport.com 2006 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA VIGNA PAGANELLI 97pts Grapes: 100% Sangiovese from the “I Paganelli” vineyard planted in 1964 Harvesting: hand-picked into crates Fermentation: 20 days submerged cap fermentation at controlled temperatures of 25°-28°C Aging: 4 years in 30-50 hectoliter French oak barrels, followed by a long period of bottle aging Characteristics: Intense ruby red, elegant nose with notes of red fruit, leather and spices; persistent, balanced flavor, with long seductive finish Serving suggestions: Red meats, game, accompanied by mushrooms or truffles, mature cheeses ““The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli is huge, powerful and totally implosive. The seductive allure of the 2007 is nowhere to be found. Instead, the 2006 is built on a serious spine of formidable tannin and dark red/black fruit. Hints of tar, licorice, rose petals and tobacco inform the powerful, virile finish. The 2006 is going to require considerable patience, but it is clearly a jewel of a wine, even at this early stage. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2046. “ www.tenutailpoggione.itwww.terlatowines.com