POGGIO DI SOTTO BRUNELLO
2018
The harvest began on 12 September and ended on 4 October, with successive passes, depending on ripeness levels in the parcels. 2018 will be remembered as a rainy, cool growing season, yielding wines rich in aromas and structure, very recognizable, personal, with good acidity and alcohol levels. Hand harvesting, accompanied by rigorous quality-selection, allowed us to eliminate substandard clusters and to preserve the essence of our Sangiovese.
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.
