Poggio San Polo, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2010 I had a fabulous visit

I had a fabulous visit with proprietor Andre Perret at his cellar located just north of Chavanay

the terroir tending to produce berries that are naturally higher in acidity than elsewhere

lower bench section of the vineyard near the road and a sandier parcel closer to the river

a little Pauillac in style

Poggio San Polo, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2010 I had a fabulous visitProperty bought by Allegrini in 2006. Winemaker Nicola Biasi. In the eastern part of Montalcino. The grapes for this wine come from vineyards covering approximately nine hectares, planted between 1990 and 2000. They are situated at 450 metres above sea level, facing south southwest on chalky, clay soils. They are spur cordon trained with a density of 4,000 7,000 plants per hectare. Yields are 34 hectolitres per hectare. The grapes were hand picked