the minimum period of two years in oak is the same for both Brunello and Brunello Riserva
half of which is planted with Aglianico
1977 and 1993 using a Guyot system at a density of between 4500 and 5500 plants per hectare
The land is a mixture of clays and small stones
otherwise known as Hougary Frankincense – after which it is named
Cosimi. Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 'Il Poggiolo' Italian Wine the minimum period of twoBrunello di Montalcino DOCG Grape: Sangiovese Deep strawberry and dark cherry, touched with rose and violet, mingling with porcini, cinnamon, and black pepper. A serious and complex wine, lovely now and it will develop over many years. 2013 was a vintage that was heavily influence by a dry, if not exceptionally hot summer, that was preceded by a wet spring. This capped the production early. It is an excellent vintage, with healthy grapes coming in,