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Poggio Di Sotto Brunello Di Montalcino 2016

  • Jeb Dunnuck
    98 Points
  • Monica Larner
    97 Points
  • Vinous
    97 Points
  • Bruce Sanderson
    97 Points
Poggio Di Sotto Brunello Di Montalcino 2016
  • Jeb Dunnuck
    98 Points
  • Monica Larner
    97 Points
  • Vinous
    97 Points
  • Bruce Sanderson
    97 Points
Poggio Di Sotto Brunello Di Montalcino 2016
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Poggio Di Sotto Brunello Di Montalcino 2016

SKU: PSBM201610 UCAU
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Established by Piero Palmucci in 1989, Poggio di Sotto quickly became one of Montalcino’s cult wines.

98pts, Jeb Dunnuck!

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Poggio Di Sotto Brunello Di Montalcino 2016

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Tasting Notes

Poggio Di Sotto Brunello Di Montalcino 2016 is a stunning representation of Tuscany’s prestigious Montalcino wine region, crafted with exceptional care by the acclaimed Poggio di Sotto estate. Founded by Piero Palmucci in 1989, this estate has garnered a well-deserved reputation for producing cult-status Brunellos renowned for their finesse and longevity.

The 2016 vintage stands out as a hallmark year in Montalcino, celebrated for near-perfect growing conditions that resulted in wines with superb balance, vibrant freshness, and impressive depth. This Brunello di Montalcino showcases a deep garnet hue alongside an intense and complex aromatic profile. Notes of ripe cherry, luscious dark berries, delicate spice, and subtle earthy nuances unfold gracefully on the nose, inviting a full-bodied palate experience.

On tasting, the wine reveals silky tannins and invigorating acidity, culminating in a long, persistent finish that captures both elegance and power. The harmonious structure and concentrated flavors underline the vintage’s reputation for exceptional quality and excellent aging potential.

This 2016 Poggio Di Sotto has been awarded an outstanding 98 points by Jeb Dunnuck, highlighting its critical acclaim and status among top-tier Brunellos. Each bottle is carefully sourced from a premium private cellar, ensuring authenticity and pristine provenance for collectors and aficionados alike.

Key highlights include:

  • Established by Piero Palmucci in 1989, Poggio di Sotto has become synonymous with cult Brunellos prized for their aging ability.
  • Scored 98 points by Jeb Dunnuck, a testament to its superior quality and complexity.
  • Meticulously selected from a premium private cellar, guaranteeing optimal authenticity and condition.
  • The 2016 vintage in Montalcino benefited from ideal ripening conditions, producing wines with remarkable balance, intensity, and longevity.

This Brunello di Montalcino 2016 perfectly embodies the unique terroir of Montalcino with its blend of traditional winemaking and innovative vineyard management. It offers a captivating expression of Tuscan excellence, making it a prized addition for anyone seeking a world-class, age-worthy Brunello di Montalcino.

Critic Scores

The 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino has a bright ruby hue and offers lifted and focused aromas of red cherries, orange zest, fresh roses, and stony earth. Medium-bodied and linear, it offers a vibrant energy with fresh acidity, refined, compact tannins, and a long finish. An outstanding vintage from Poggio di Sotto, this is one for the long haul. (

The beautiful 2016 Brunello di Montalcino possesses deep inner shine and a glossy nature that transcends the bouquet and the mouthfeel. The wine is redolent of dark plum and wild cherry, and those bright primary fruit tones descend into softer layers of rose hip and lavender sachet. The wine's acidity hits the palate with balanced determination and instantly livens up the senses. This classic vintage will be remembered for its length and pedigree.

It's such a pleasure to taste the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Poggio di Sotto; this is easily one of the wines of the vintage. Its bouquet is pure class, balsamic, exotic and spicy. A blend of dried orange and cloves gives way to sweet lavender and black cherries. Elegant and silky, yet with cooling acidity and depths of tart red berry fruits, the 2016 impresses further with a salty savoriness and a sense of sheer energy. It leaves a coating of dusty tannins and dark florals to resonate, displaying a youthful concentration slowly easing as traces of licorice fade through the incredibly long finish

Alluring aromas of macerated cherry, strawberry and rose give way to a core of red fruit framed by iron, earth and tobacco in this elegant red, which is silky, but also well-structured, balanced and intense in a stylish profile. Very complex and promising.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

Poggio Di Sotto tends Sangiovese vines in the limestone-rich hills surrounding Montalcino in southern Tuscany, approximately 80 kilometres south of Florence. The vineyard benefits from calcareous marl and schist soils at altitudes between 300–450 metres, characteristic of the finest Brunello terroir. Brunello (Sangiovese Grosso clone) buds late, protecting against spring frost, and ripens through the extended growing season typical of Montalcino's elevation. The 2016 vintage produced wines of excellent structure following a warm, steady season with adequate rainfall through spring and summer.

Vinification

Sangiovese harvested in late October undergoes traditional extended maceration of 20–30 days to extract phenolic compounds and achieve deep colour. Fermentation proceeds with temperature control in large vessels. Following DOCG requirements, the wine ages for two years in oak cask—typically a combination of neutral Slavonian botti and French barriques—allowing gradual oxidation and tannin polymerisation. The final four months of bottle age before release complete the required 50-month ageing cycle from harvest to release.

About this Wine

Sangiovese

Italy's most widely planted red grape, the backbone of Chianti, known for its bright acidity and savory red-cherry fruit.

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