Awards/Ratings

Notable scores for the 2004 Poggio al Vento Riserva include: Wine Advocate ~95, Vinous ~95–96, Wine Spectator ~93, Decanter reviews 95–98 (various critics); listed in multiple professional tastings and high-end retail notes

Tasting Note

Driven red-cherry and plum core with tobacco, cedar, licorice, dried herbs and a saline edge. Silky, polished texture with lingering spice, menthol and earthy porcini notes; long, refined finish.

Food Pairing

Western: grilled or roasted red meats, braised beef, osso buco, aged Pecorino, truffle dishes, rich ragu pasta. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, braised beef with soy and star anise, miso-glazed aubergine.

Production Method

Hand-harvested Sangiovese; sorted, stainless-steel fermentation with extended maceration (~25–30 days); aged ~4 years in large Slavonian and French (Allier) oak casks, followed by 2+ years bottle aging.

Vineyard Info

Tenuta Col d'Orcia, a historic estate (owned by the Cinzano family since 1973) in southern Montalcino. Poggio al Vento is a sandy, wind‑exposed hillside single-vineyard (ancient seabed soils); estate practices are organic-certified.