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Il Poggiolo

Montalcino · Siena (SI)
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Established
1971
Roberto Cosimi
Yearly production
estate (Brunello di Montalcino)
Location
Montalcino, province of Siena — on the hills of Montalcino
Siena (SI)
Vineyard area
Sangiovese for Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino on the Montalcino hills

Appellations

Brunello di Montalcino DOCGRosso di Montalcino DOC

History

Roberto Cosimi planted the first vineyards at Podere Il Poggiolo in 1971, when Brunello had only around twenty-five producers. His son Rodolfo — 'Rudi' — took over in 1989 after his father's early death.

In 2003 the estate was divided when Rudi's brother Renzo returned to Montalcino and took half, founding Poggio dell'Aquila; Rodolfo kept the Il Poggiolo name.

Rudi's wines include the Terra Rossa and the Beato, a differently vinified Brunello that debuted in 1992.

Wines

Illustrative selection
Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG · Sangiovese
The estate's classic Brunello.
Brunello di Montalcino 'Beato'
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG · Sangiovese
A special-cuvée Brunello, first made 1992.
Rosso di Montalcino
Rosso di Montalcino DOC · Sangiovese
The earlier-drinking Sangiovese.
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