POGGIO DI SOTTO BRUNELLO
2020
Brunello 2020 Poggio di Sotto immediately unveils its true soul: elegance, finesse, and linearity. It is the fruit of a growing year marked by mild weather, abundant but not excessive rainfall, and a summer that was quite warm but without extremes or drought. The tangy crispness that is the hallmark of this wine is obvious right from its brilliant pale-ruby appearance, a delicate tonality classic to Poggio di Sotto. Floral notes and wild berryfruit alternate on the nose, yielding to an intriguing complex of pungent balsam, blood-rich meat, and citrus, the latter characteristic often found in our grapes. On the palate, silky tannins complement a pronounce acidity, creating a vibrant, richly-flavoured mid-palate and the sure promise of a long life ahead.
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.
