Founded in 1988, La Poderina is located in the Castelnuovo dell'Abate zone of Montalcino, an area noted for the elegance and balance of its grapes. The estate resides southeast of Montalcino's historic town center and consists of consists of 120 acres. Especialized in the cultivation of Sangiovese Grosso, La Poderina has 25 acres of vineyards dedicated to the production of Brunello, 11 acres of vineyards dedicated to the production of Rosso di Montalcino and 11 acres of vineyards dedicated to the production of Sangiovese. La Poderina has an integrated philosophy that incorporates innovative techniques in order to further Montalcino's traditional wines. To this end, La Poderina ages its wines in both French barriques and larger botti, giving the final wines restrained oak notes that still showcase unique characteristics of this region's Sangiovese. Yield levels are carefully monitored in order to cultivate concentrated flavor profiles. Each vine produces yields far below the guidelines set out by the appellation. La Poderina produces a total of 73,000 bottles annually and offers American wine drinkers a Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino and Poggio Abate Brunello di Montalcino Riserva.
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Wine Advocate 91 "A wine that stays in its lane. It offers pretty intensity but it never goes overboard. In the mouth, it shows silky, long
James Suckling 93 "A more modern style with some fresher, spicy oak, note of spiced creamy and tarry nuances and plenty of red and dark-cherry flavors.
Wine Advocate 92 “The La Poderina 2012 Brunello di Montalcino does a terrific job and never strays from the Sangiovese path. This is a light weight
Wine Advocate 93 "La Poderina is the Montalcino estate within the Tenute del Cerro wine group that owns various estates across Tuscany. The 2011 Brunello di
James Suckling 89 "Attractive plum and berry flavors with lemon zest too. Light and delicious. Drink now."~J.S.
James Suckling 96 "This is a wine with beautiful clarity of fruit with plum, blackberry and dark chocolate character. Full body, with velvety tannins and a
Wine Advocate 93 "La Poderina’s 2008 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the most delicious wines of the vintage. Freshly cut roses, red berries, cloves and
James Suckling 94 "A gorgeous red with dark berry and blueberry character and violet character. Full body, integrated tannins with dark chocolate, fine tannins and a
Robert Parker 91 "The estates 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is a lovely, pure effort redolent of dark plums, cherries, spices and leather. The tannins are well-integrated,
Wine Spectator 95 "Blackberry and vanilla with just a hint of current. Full-bodied, with masses of tannins and a long, rich finish. Best after 2009."
Wine Advocate 94 "The estates 2003 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Banale is awesome. This dark, concentrated Riserva bursts from the glass with an array of
James Suckling 95 "Blueberries, flowers and raspberries. Love the nose, like so many others. Full body, with fine tannins and a silky textured finish. So much
Wine Enthusiast 93 "Opens with dark concentration and syrupy aromas of cherry liqueur, blackberry preserves and cassis concentrate. The wine is soft, plump and chewy, with
Wine Advocate 93+ "The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine with lots of little loose ends to keep your attention. Overall, the bouquet
Wine Advocate 92 "The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Abate is another impeccable wine from La Poderina, only this expressions is a lot more expansive
Vinous Media 91 "A striking, captivating wine, the 2013 Rosso di Montalcino jumps from the glass with cherry compote, rose petals, crushed rocks and mint. The
Wine Advocate 94 "Packaged with a thick wax capsule, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Abate opens to a dark color and smooth consistency. The
James Suckling 91 “A soft and pretty wine with lovely berry and light chocolate character. Medium body, fine tannins and a savory finish. Light bitterness strikes
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