Wine Advisor
Poggio di Sotto, Brunello di Montalcino 2008
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Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
A juicy, immediate wine, the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino impresses for its inner perfume and overall harmony. Cloves, menthol, licorice and tar are some of the notes that meld together as the wine opens up. In this vintage, the volatile acidity that is sometimes present is more pronounced than usual because the wine lacks its customary depth. Hints of hard candy, flowers and mint linger on the racy finish. Overall, this is a solid effort from Poggio di Sotto. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2028. Poggio di Sotto is understandably going through a bit of a transition. Former proprietor Piero Palmucci sold the property to Claudio Tipa of Grattamacco in 2011. That was followed by the passing of long-time winemaker Giulio Gambelli in late 2012. It will take some time for those two events to sort themselves out. Poggio di Sotto isn’t a winery – it’s an icon. Hopefully the new team will be able to equal and eventually surpass the wines made here by Gambelli, but it will require the same type of rigorous approach instilled by Palmucci, one of the most strong-willed and tenacious people I have ever met. Piero Palmucci seemed to rule with fear, and while I am not sure that is always so pleasant, the results were beyond reproach. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Subtle aromas of meat, plums and dried fruits follow through to a full body, with soft and silky tannins and a spice, berry and cedar aftertaste. Very balanced and delicious. Drink now.
About the Producer
Majestic Location of the Winery That is not a secret how much we all love Tuscany for its mesmerizing landscapes and rich red wines. Founded in 1989, near Montalcino, Poggio di Sotto is as a perfect embodiment of what wine tourists all over the world look for in Tuscany: 48 hectares of vineyards on the hills, sea breeze in the air, soils that remember the times when the nearby volcano was exploding. The vineyards are accompanied by olive groves and forest. Poggio Di Sotto: the Temple of Sangiovese For its fair organic practices and continuous loyalty to local winemaking traditions, the winery can be entitled as “”The Temple of Sangiovese””. 100% of grapes grown in Poggio Di Sotto are nothing but the most widespread grape varietal in Tuscany – Sangiovese. Brick red colored Sangiovese is obtained by aging the wine in Slavonian oak casks for 2 years, Dark Garnet – for 4 years, and Dark Garnet Riserva – for 5 years. The interesting fact: Sangiovese is also used for producing Grappa. It is characterized by cherry, tomato, oregano, and coffee aromas. Served at the temperature of 16-18 degrees Celcius, it is best paired with florentine steak and mushroom or truffle risotto. Top Ranked Wines The crown on the top of the brand emblem is not a coincidence. The wines of Poggio Di Sotto have a small range of wines, but all are of the highest and widely acknowledged quality. That helped those wines to receive the highest grades from Wine Spectactor, Wine Advocate, Vinous and many other honored wine assessment organizations.