Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

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Wine Description

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.

Barrel Room
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Acclaim
“Very leafy and spicy in a positive way, with notes of kiwi peel, stone fruit, leather, straw and licorice. Supple palate with a full body, almost silky tannins and refreshing acidity. Fresh fruit flavors or orange peel and peaches. Tight, youthful finish that’s precise and long.” — Tim Atkin, MW, May 2024
“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
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Vineyard & Production Info
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
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Winemaking & Aging
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
90
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.62
Acidity:
5.34 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Dry extract:
29.5 g/L
Total SO2
90
Residual sugar:
<0.5 g/L
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Wine Production

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.

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About the Vineyard

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.