POGGIO DI SOTTO BRUNELLO
2011
The 2011 vintage saw a regular course until the end of August, when temperatures rose sharply, with the danger of dehydration of the grapes. July’s rains helped preserve the integrity of the clusters, and afterwards, a strict selection of the berries made it possible to preserve in the cellar at the same time the integrity and expressive variability inherent in the Estate’s grapes. The result is a Brunello of remarkable freshness and depth, incisive, brilliant aromatic complexity and profound flavor intensity.
Leonardo Berti, Winemaker
The Sangiovese grapes that yield Poggio di Sotto Brunello originate from vineyards with an average age of 20-25 years, situated between 200 and 400 meters asl on varied soils. The higher areas are rich in gravel, iron minerals and organic matter, while the lower ones are characterized by the strong presence of white and gray clays, galestro and loamy sections.
Vinification takes place in truncated cone-shaped wooden vats and cement tanks, lasting for no less than a month, followed by aging in 30-hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels for 36 months. Poggio di Sotto is known for long and frequent pumping over during the entire maceration of the grapes. This winemaking practice allows for a uniform and intense extraction of aromas, as well as the development of structure and tannins. Silky tannins, vertical flavor and an intriguing final aftertaste are ensured by the excellent quality of the grapes, which is an essential condition. Notes of red and small black fruit, scents of flowers such as violet and citrus hints blend with aromas of tobacco, coffee, cocoa and leather, which develop during long aging in wood.
