2021 Poggio di Sotto Rosso di Montalcino
Grape
Sangiovese
Its Origins
"When Piero Palmucci decided to found his own Brunello estate, he reached for the stars: before choosing a property he spent several years researching the soil types and microclimates best suited to Sangiovese Grosso, and asking experts and locals which parcels were the best. His search led him unequivocally to Poggio di Sotto, just outside the town of Castelnuovo dell’Abate in the southern part of Montalcino, where he established his estate in 1989. At the same time he began a collaboration with the University of Milan to select the finest Sangiovese clones and optimize the vineyards, from planting density to pruning and sorting during the harvest. Dedicating the entire estate to this single variety, he treated his vines to meticulous organic care and over the years built a reputation as one of Brunello’s leading producers. Palmucci sold Poggio di Sotto to Claudio Tipa, owner of ColleMassari and Grattamacco, in 2011, and Tipa and his team have committed themselves to the same quality standards and production techniques that have made the estate’s reputation."
What The Critics Say
94/100 Vinous, Eric Guido
“There’s a lot of excitement over the 2021 vintage in Montalcino. The 2021 is glorious, a powerful yet graceful Rosso that should age beautifully However, there will be a 10% reduction in quantity for 2021 due to hail in August. The 2021 Rosso di Montalcino is dark and intense, smoldering up with masses of smoky black cherries, sage and incense. This possesses a core of ripe wild berry fruit underscored by saline minerals and savory spice, all guided by zesty acidity. The 2021 finishes structured and long, with a concentration that reminds me more of Brunello than Rosso, leaving grippy tannins and hints of sour citrus that keep me looking back to the glass for more. There will be a 10% reduction in quantity for 2021 due to hail in August. The decision was also made to reduce maceration time down to a month, using a gentler practice to counterbalance the character of this warm and dry vintage. This decision paid off in spades." Drink 2026 - 2033
94/100 James Suckling
"Restrained raspberries, leather, violets and cherry pits with rusty minerality. Supple palate with a full body, tension from lifted acidity and dense, velvety tannins. Precise and lingering in the finish. One of the best of its category in a promising vintage. Drinkable now, but will age well."
93/100 Decanter, Jason Millar
“Poggio di Sotto is well known for its Rosso as well as for its Brunello, precisely because it is only ever made from declassified lots of Brunello. One of the most expensive and celebrated Rosso labels in Montalcino, it’s also one of the few with real ability to age. You can tell that there is some seriously fine fruit in here. Organic. The wine is silky, rich and deep with very refined tannins and real polish to the fresh cherry fruit, shot through with liquorice and bay leaf aromas. The 2021 is particularly exceptional, with excellent length and concentration throughout, and a real sense of energy. Certainly better than many Brunellos, although priced accordingly." Drink 2024 - 2036
| Variety | Sangiovese |
|---|---|
| Region | Tuscany |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14.00% |
| Maturity | 2024 - 2036 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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