Brunello di Montalcino “Poggio al Granchio” DOCG 2021 · 6 bottles in OWC

Val di Suga | Tuscany
Bertani Domains s.a. a r.l. | Via Roma 117 | IT 60031 Castelplanio

09053021 · 4,5 l · 75,56 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping2 units available

Anyone who knows the south-east of Montalcino knows: no sea breezes, no proximity to the lake, no soft light. Monte Amiata reigns supreme here – the extinct volcano in the background, which breaks the winds, intensifies the temperature fluctuations between day and night and gives the soil its unmistakable character: Galestro slate, gritty, barren, rich in minerals. Oaks and holm oaks stand between the vines, where elsewhere cypresses or olive trees characterise the landscape. Poggio al Granchio – the "crab hill" – lies at 380 to 450 metres, south-east exposure, the historical heart of the appellation. Val di Suga acquired this vineyard in 1999, thus completing a triangle that no other producer in Montalcino possesses. The grapes are harvested by hand in crates, in micro-zones, and the optical selection is uncompromising. In the cellar: fermentation for ten to fourteen days, followed by intensive post-fermentation maceration at 30 degrees for twenty to twenty-five days – this is where extract, density and colour are created. 2021 was particularly favourable for the Poggio al Granchio. The influence of Monte Amiata mitigated the dryness of the summer, while the long autumn ensured even ripeness.

Dark ruby red in the glass with a purple tinge. The nose is complex and dark: cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, myrtle and peach leaf – plus ferruginous minerality and a hint of blood and meat, which is typical of the Galestro soils of this vineyard. Dense and juicy on the palate, with tight, angular tannins that provide structure without hardening, and a mineral, long-lasting finish of extraordinary depth. Poggio al Granchio is not a wine for the moment. It is a wine for the future. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling ruby red colour. Lots of clear fruit on the nose, cherry and raspberry, followed by violets, marzipan and rosemary. Powerful and juicy on the palate, animating interplay of creamy tannins and acidity, lots of sweet fruit, but also great juiciness, spicy finish." Falstaff

"Typical Sangiovese berry and floral nose, with subtle spicy notes; juicy in the mouth, the tannins are finely woven, the acidity fresh, complex and yet beguilingly fruity with fine mineral notes and elegance." Vinum

"Restrained and classic Brunello, offering ripe wild strawberries and red cherries, licorice and plenty of flowery notes. Supple and full-bodied with velvety tannins, crisp acidity and a warming finish. Viscous and slightly austere feel for now." James Suckling

"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Al Granchio is earthy in the glass, mixing mentholated herbs with balsamic spice and ashen stone. It is juicy upon entry with ripe wild berry fruits and a twang of citrus, while a tactile mineral tinge adds complexity toward the close. Hulking tannins frame the experience as hints of sweet lavender and violet inner florals fade slowly." Vinous

"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Granchio comes from the estate’s highest-elevation parcels and immediately conveys freshness and lift, underscoring its site-driven character. The palate is taut and firm, with forest berry and blackcurrant framed by a strong sense of tension, making this wine more vertical and streamlined than its siblings and clearly built for patience." Wine Advocate

"This is rich, round and saturated with flavors of cherry, blackberry, rose hip and wild herbs. Though dense and still a bit monolithic, this red remains beautifully balanced, expressive and long, with an underlying mineral vein. Shows fine complexity and youthful vigor." Wine Spectator