Poggio Castagno
Toscana
About the Winery
The story of the Piccini family behind Poggio Castagno is a story of four generations of passion, values, and knowledge of wine. Piccini is grounded to the Tuscan land and its traditions, but its not bound by it. In fact, Piccini today has an orange soul, a color that perfectly represents our vibrant dynamic and innovative personality, and an international brand, the brand of a company known and appreciated. The family owns five estates in Italy ranging from Tuscany to Basilicata to Sicily. Located in the heart of Chianti Classico, Piccini is today one of the major players in Tuscany and its wines are distributed to 80 countries throughout the world. Our tradition begins in 1882, with Angelo Piccini, from a small family enterprice of only seven. Hah! Guided only by passion for winemaking, from him the next generations inherited the most important rule in Piccini winemaking: “It is not how much you do, but how much passion in the doing.” Nowadays, Tenute Piccini has four separate estate in its portfolio and ranks as one of the most recognized brands of Tuscan wine in the world.
Toscana
Tuscany is a predominantly hilly region with vineyard elevations rising up to 550 meters above sea level. About a quarter of the landscape is mountainous and a scant 8 percent is officially classified as flat. Approximately 57,942 hectares of the region's nearly 23,000 square kilometers is under vine. The main wine-growing areas of Tuscany include: Chianti, Montalcino, Montepulciano, The Tuscan coast Sangiovese grapes thrive in the interior hillside vineyards in the Chianti zone that runs between Florence and Siena, as well as in the Montalcino and Montepulciano areas, where its best expressions evolve. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in the warmer areas along the Tuscan coast. Soils in Tuscany range from soft and crumbly, marl-like clay-limestone and dense sandstone in the Apennine foothills to sandy clay around San Gimignano and gravelly clay and sandy soils in the Bolgheri and Maremma areas. Tuscany's climate is Mediterranean with dry, hot summers; warm springs; and mild, rainy autumns and winters. Variations in altitude, exposition, and diurnal temperatures in the foothills contribute to climatic conditions that help balance the sugar, acidity, and aromatics in the grapes, primarily Sangiovese, planted there. Coastal areas like Bolgheri and Val di Cornia tend to be more temperate. source: SevenFifty Daily
Vineyard(s)
Ratings & Reviews
Title | Item | Vintage | Publication | Score | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Poggio Castagno | Brunello di Montalcino | 2018 | 89 | Bright, medium deep ruby red; aromas of morel cherry, dried red flowers, and hint of thyme and oregano. Medium-full with good concentration, there is very good acidity, along with medium-weight tannins that are nicely balanced, restrained wood notes and very good overall harmony. This is approachable now, thanks to its understated qualities and proper acidity, although it will improve over the next 6-10 years. | |
Poggio Castagno | Brunello di Montalcino | 2018 | 93 | The nose starts plush and refined with cherries and dark chocolate, before earthier, more metallic, slightly tart undertones emerge. That evolution repeats on the palate, which begins with cherries and blood oranges, then leans into umami undertones of coffee and dirt. Acid flares around firm yet approachable tannins. | |
Poggio Castagno | Brunello di Montalcino | 2018 | 96 | Refined, elegant, and upright. Dark chocolate cherries are threaded through crushed stone. Juicy plum and jasmine arise mid-way, with savory grilled herbs and a distinct minerality. Lines are well defined with black raspberry and new leather whispered on the finish. |
