2012 TOP 50 WINES - Rank #29
The 2009 Podere Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione is a truly captivating wine, instantly grabbing your attention with its beautiful dark opaque color and gorgeous aromas of fresh blackberries, crushed floral, spice, herbs, sweet vanilla and scorched earth. This demonstrates amazing power and finesse while staying fresh and inviting right up to the very end where it finishes up long and polished. The 100% Sangiovese is from Alta Valle della Greve and of the 'lamole' varietal which is aged in 90% French, 10% American oak for 15 months prior to 9 months in bottle. Wow, what a display of pure Sangiovese! (Best 2014-2028) - November, 2012 (JD)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: November, 2012
- Producer: Podere Poggio Scalette
- Vintage: 2009
- Drinking Window: 2014-2028
- Estimated Value: $61
- Country: Italy
- Region: Tuscany
- Appellation: Alta Valle della Greve IGT
- Importer: Winebow