Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

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Poggio di Sotto is known in Montalcino for its unique parcel of old Sangiovese vineyards (more than 50 years old), in which there have been identified 120 Sangiovese biotypes through a study managed by the University of Florence. This biodiversity produces the characteristic brightness and complexity that is found in Poggio di Sotto wines.

“The Poggio di Sotto 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva was reticent when I tasted it, probably owing to a period of awkwardness for such a young sample. The immediate suggestion is to give this bottle more time because, tasted now, It was definitely poured before its prime. The bouquet starts off with austere aromas of oil painting or waxed antiques, but those blow off. After that, you get an exciting compilation of redcurrant, cherry skin, rose petal and floral potpourri. This wine is very sprightly on the palate with fresh berry crush, integrated acidity and fine, chalky tannins.” — Wine Advocate, Dec 2023

“The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is youthfully restrained, wafting up with a flowery blend of sweet herbs, crushed rocks and wild strawberries. It’s soft-textured and round with a pretty inner sweetness up front and mineral-laden, wild berry fruits all propelled by juicy acidity. A core of grippy tannins lingers through the perfumed yet nuanced finale as traces of violet pastille taper off. The 2018 Riserva of Poggio di Sotto was matured in barrels the same as the Normale, just held back for an extra year. Moreover, the Riserva hails from a single vineyard primarily made up of marl-stone planted in 2001.” — Vinous, Dec 2023

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Vineyard size

16 acres

Soil composition

clay gravel and limestone

Training method

Cordon Spur-pruned

Elevation:

660 feet

Exposure:

Various

Year vineyard planted:

1970-2000

Harvest time:

from 11th to 21th September

First vintage of this wine:

1991

Bottles produced of this wine:

5,800

Varietal composition:

100% Sangiovese

Fermentation container:

Barrels

Length of alcoholic fermentation:

15 days

Fermentation temperature:

75-86 °F

Maceration technique:

Pumpovers and Aeration

Malolactic fermentation:

Full

Fining agent:

no fining

Type of aging container:

Barrels

Size of aging container:

30 hl

Type of oak:

Slavonian

Length of aging before bottling:

52 months

Age of Aging Container:

10 years

Length of bottle aging:

6 monts

Total SO2

pH level:

3.62

Acidity:

5.34 g/L

Alcohol:

14 %

Dry extract:

29.5 g/L

Total SO2

Residual sugar:

<0.5 g/L

Poggio di Sotto's unique style is derived in part from the winery's use of long fermentations and indigenous yeasts. The fermentation initiates spontaneously in truncated oak vats where it continues unabated for at least thirty days, on average. Following fermentation, Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva rests in 30hl Slavonian oak casks for 52 months. The finished wine is bottled unfiltered.

Poggio di Sotto's Brunello wines are sourced from parcels within the same site at 200, 300, and 450 meters facing various exposures. Each vintage of this wine is produced by selecting the best oak vat in the cellar.

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