Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino 2017

Biodynamic

Established by Piero Palmucci in 1989, Poggio di Sotto has, in a short time, become one Montalcino's cult wines, - the so called 'Burgundy of Brunello.' Biodynamic viticulture, high vine density, extremely low yields and extended cask ageing combine to produce wines that are characteristically light in colour, with complex aromas of red berry fruit, earth, leather and tobacco supported by firm acidity and silky yet substantial tannins.

Made with certified-organic fruit, the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is an impossibly graceful wine from a challenging vintage. This bottle defies the odds—and the dry heat of the growing season—to reveal soft layers of cherry, cassis and more vibrant fruit. It glides clear over the palate with silky momentum, and you only notice the tannins at the very end. Even those should soften and integrate as this collectible wine continues it bottle evolution. Drink 2024-2045. 97 points – Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate