Poggio di Sotto

Offenherziges, üppiges Bouquet nach Kirschen und Blumenwiese. Sehr viel Frucht am Gaumen, subtil mineralisch-salzig, gutes Tannin, ausgewogen, komplex und eindeutig auf Brunello-Niveau. Super-expressiv und ein wahrer Genuss für die nächsten 10 Jahre. SUPERIORE.DE

Nur in den besten Jahrgängen vinifiziert, überrascht er mit hellem Granatrot, fast könnte man meinen, es wäre ein Rosé. Bouquet nach Brombeere und kleinen süßen Waldbeeren, am Gaumen kirschig und dann so gar nicht beliebig mit einer zupackenden Säure und einem feinkörnigen Tannin. Ein großartiger, intellektueller Brunello für den fortgeschrittenen Kenner, der es gern hintergründig und außergewöhnlich liebt. SUPERIORE.DE

"Wie stets ein Hort der Tradition mit seiner Blume nach Himbeeren, Veilchen und Leder; noch sehr jugendlicher Bau mit feinkörnigem Tannin, belebender Säure, verführerisches Finish auf Noten von Pflaumen, Leder und Tabak. Gefällt mit seiner Eleganz." Vinum

"Funkelndes, aufhellendes Granatrot. Fein gezeichnete, sehr klare Nase nach frischen Kirschen und Zwetschken, etwas Chinarinde im Hintergrund. Rollt saftig und salzig über die Zunge, feines, griffiges Tannin in vielen Schichten, viel Spannung, sehr langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"Tasted blind. Just mid ruby. Gorgeous, perfumed red-fruit nose with an elegant note of oatmeal. Bright, concentrated red fruit with plenty of acidity. Very elegant and understated, with fine sandy tannins. Long and complex finish." Jancis Robinson

"There’s a real Burgundian feel here to the sour cherries, five spice, citrus, nutmeg and fresh oregnano. The tannins have a beautiful, porcelain-like feel; the acidity cuts a wide and long shape. Delicate, floral and refined. All about grace and elegance." James Suckling

"On steep slopes in the southeast of Montalcino, Poggio di Sotto's vineyards are cooled by breezes coming off the nearby Monte Amiata. The Brunello is crafted from plots that range in altitude from 200 to 450 metres. Fermentations are spontaneous, maceration lasts one month and ageing is in 30-hectolitre Slavonian oak casks. This demonstrates the generosity of the vintage but is still fresh and graceful. Sweet fennel, underbrush and thyme blossoms give intricacy to pure red cherry fruit. Abundant chalky tannins build stealthily across the palate and provide a welcome dimension of texture, while Sangiovese's appetising juiciness shines through." Decanter

"Luminous red. Delicately smoky and ripe on the nose, with deep raspberry and red cherry aromas complicated by notes of sandalwood, licorice, graphite and sweet pipe tobacco. Full and rich but also very bright, with red and dark berry flavors given life by juicy, harmonious acidity and very nicely framed by supple tannins. Closes long, fresh, and expansive, deeper and less sweet than the estate’s 2018 Rosso di Montalcino also released this year. Utterly delicious and already accessible, this boasts noteworthy elegance and freshness for such a big ripe wine." Vinous

"Poggio di Sotto doesn't miss a beat with this very special release. This is a glorious expression of the vintage, and the wine has absorbed the golden sunlight of Tuscany, delivering beautifully ripe, round and subtle fruit layers. The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows concentration, but not too much, and richness, but not too much. You get the power and the opulence of the vintage presented with the elegance and grace that is the house style at this venerated estate. Poggio di Sotto is one of the benchmarks of Montalcino. There's a lot of red fruit energy deep inside that should stir this wine on course as it ages over the next two decades." Robert Parker

Nur in den besten Jahrgängen vinifiziert, überrascht er mit hellem Granatrot. Bouquet nach Brombeere, Veilchen und kleinen süßen Waldbeeren, am Gaumen kirschig und dann so gar nicht beliebig mit einer zupackenden Säure und einem feinkörnigen Tannin. Ein großartiger, intellektueller Brunello für den fortgeschrittenen Kenner, der es gern hintergründig und außergewöhnlich liebt. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright flavors of strawberry, cherry and currant are at the core of this elegant red, which is balanced and long, with a fresh aftertaste evoking fruit and mineral hints. Firm, yet refined tannins should give this structure to evolve over the next decade and more." Wine Spectator

"Leuchtendes Rubin-Granat mit leicht aufhellendem Rand. Zeigt zunächst feine würzige Noten, nach Kardamom und Gewürznelken, dunkle Fruchtnoten, nach Brombeeren und dunklen Kirschen. Breitet sich am Gaumen mit feiner Stoffigkeit aus, öffnet sich mit griffigem Tannin in vielen Schichten, langer Nachhall, saftig." Falstaff

"Cherries and orange peel with cedar and pine undertones. It’s full yet fresh and lightly chewy with some citrus at the end. Shows tension and firmness for the vintage with a pretty form and purity. From organically grown grapes. Better after 2022." James Suckling

"Poggio di Sotto made 50% less wine in 2017 and will not release a Riserva. Maceration times were shorter than usual – just 25 to 30 days for the Brunello. It also spent three rather than four years in wood to avoid over-concentration. Aromas of steeped red berry infused with dried thyme and scorched orange peel make a heady first impression. The palate is mouth-filling and shows lovely purity of cherry and raspberry at the core. Concentrated in acidity with finely powdered, finessed tannins, this reveals just a hint of astringency on the orange liqueur and amaro finish." Decanter

"A captivating mix of ripe plums, strawberries, cloves, violet pastille, balsam herbs and white smoke emanates from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This is undeniably elegant in feel, showing a weight unexpected from a young Poggio di Sotto, yet working in perfect harmony, with tart cherries and wild berries drenching the palate in primary concentration, as saline-minerals and brisk acids add energy and verve. There’s simply so much going on here that each return to the glass reveals something new. The tannins are sweet and rounded, and while structured, this remains fully satiating and fresh, as hints of lavender and black currant slowly fade. It’s totally atypical of a young Poggio di Sotto, yet also a wonderfully unique expression of the vintage, one that should mature evenly in spite of the drastic climatic conditions. What’s more, winemaker Luca Marrone chose to shorten the aging in wood by an entire year. The 2017 is a wine that’s not to be missed." Vinous

"Made with certified-organic fruit, the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is an impossibly graceful wine from a challenging vintage. This bottle defies the odds-and the dry heat of the growing season-to reveal soft layers of cherry, cassis and more vibrant fruit. It glides clear over the palate with silky momentum, and you only notice the tannins at the very end. Even those should soften and integrate as this collectible wine continues it bottle evolution." Robert Parker

Nur in den besten Jahrgängen vinifiziert, überrascht er mit hellem Granatrot. Bouquet nach Brombeere, Veilchen und kleinen süßen Waldbeeren, am Gaumen kirschig und dann so gar nicht beliebig mit einer zupackenden Säure und einem feinkörnigen Tannin. Ein großartiger, intellektueller Brunello für den fortgeschrittenen Kenner, der es gern hintergründig und außergewöhnlich liebt. SUPERIORE.DE

"Überzeugende Waldfrucht- und Veilchenaromen, sehr klassisch; am Gaumen jugendlich und geschliffen mit einem perfekt ausbalanzierten Tannin-Säure-Gerüst, der Ausklang elegant und fein ziseliert mit klarer Frucht und präzise eingesprenkelten balsamischen Noten. Sollte man in den Keller legen und erst einmal einige Jahre vergessen." Vinum

"Ach herrje, ist das wieder ein verführerischer, eleganter Duft, der an einen Mix aus feinstem Burgund und Piemont erinnert. Reife Herzkirschen und Himbeeren, einnehmende, aparte ätherische Kräuterwürze mit saftiger Lakritze, aber rotblaue Floralität sowie ein Touch Blutorange. Wow, ist das komplex. Am Gaumen elegante, feinmaschige Art, großer Spannungsbogen aus transparenter präziser Frucht und balsamischer Frische. Gehört wieder zu den besten des Jahrgangs. Bravo!" Weinwisser

"Aufhellendes, funkelndes Granatrot. Verführerische Nase mit ausgeprägten Noten nach Waldhimbeere, etwas Erdbeere, unterlegt von Lakritzetönen. Am Gaumen überaus saftig und klar, viel Kirsche, dazu Granatapfel und etwas Blutorange, viel Spannung, sehr langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"Just mid ruby. Finely perfumed, minerally nose with touches of sweet raspberry and cherry. Compact palate of youthful sweet fruit. Stunning balance between embryonic sweet fruit, supple acidity and long, finely chiselled tannins. Real precision." Jancis Robinson

"A chewy, dusty-textured red with lots of intense tannins and fresh blue fruit, as well as black cherries and some orange-peel undertones. It’s full-bodied and tight with firm tannins at the end. Closed. Try after 2023." James Suckling

"There is always something so recognisable and pure in Poggio di Sotto. The estate has made a great effort to preserve the genetic material of the vines, and the Sangiovese is a massal selection of its own biotypes. Aromas drip with ripe red cherry, Mediterranean herbs and white pepper. The fruit is sumptuous and very juicy – all raspberry and nectarine flesh. Beautifully weightless yet mouthfilling, it's racy and fluid with powdery tannins that cleanse the palate, and a lingering finish of orange blossom and tea." Decanter

"You can lose yourself in the bouquet of the 2016 Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino. At one moment, the 2016 shows crushed cherries with autumnal spice; the next, it’s exotic florals and candied orange peels, and at another time flowery undergrowth, white smoke and wild berries. It’s unbelievably soft and pure, lifting the wine through saline-minerals, as sweet notes of cherry and raspberry begin to slowly saturate, yet what they leave behind is youthfully grippy tannins. With how structured the 2016 is today, it’s still enjoyable due to nervous acids and notes of sour citrus, which keep the expression fresh. The 2016 Poggio di Sotto Brunello is really a terrific effort and a classic in the making." Vinous

"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." Wine Spectator

"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." Robert Parker

Mit dem fruchtbetonten, runden und in allen Komponenten geradezu perfekten Jahrgang 2015 erklimmt die Riserva von Poggio di Sotto neue Sphären. Es ist nicht nur ein enorm klassischer Vertreter der Appellation, sondern er präsentiert darüber hinaus von allen Komponenten das gewisse kleine Quentchen mehr, was ihn zu einem ganz großen Wein macht und aus dem Meer sehr guter 2015er herausstechen lässt. Im Bouquet und am Gaumen ein begeisterndes Potpourri aus Primär- und Sekundärfrucht. Von Kirsche, Crème de Cassis, Teer, Lakritze und balsamischer Kräuterwürze bis hin zum perfekt eingebundenen Tannin und einer raffinierten Zedernholzkomponente finden wir hier alles, was einen hochkomplexen Roten ausmacht. Ein Klassiker, wie er perfekter nicht sein könnte. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, aufhellendes Rubin-Granat. Fein gezeichnete Nase mit ausgeprägten Noten nach reifen Himbeeren, saftige, frische Kirschen und einem Hauch Leder. Am Gaumen sehr eindrucksvoll, feines, leicht griffiges Tannin in vielen Schichten prägt den Wein, eingebettet in feinen Schmelz, reife rote Beerenfrucht, im Finale fester Druck." Falstaff

"Extremely perfumed with black-cherry, plum and red-cherry aromas that follow through to a full body with very fine, pretty tannins that follow through to a flavorful finish. Pretty balance and refinement. All about finesse." James Suckling

"Poggio Di Sotto's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is undeniably elegant and feminine, impressing with an alluring bouquet which mixes spiced black cherry with hints of sage, mint, dried roses and white smoke. It enters the palate soft, lifted and youthfully understated, cascading bright red fruits laced with minerals across a core of stimulating acids as nuanced tannins slowly build. An air of red currant, licorice and inner florals linger, as the 2015 Riserva flexes its structural muscle throughout the cheek-puckering finale. This will require quite a bit of cellaring to fill out and settle down, yet is sure to be worth the wait. I followed the 2015 Riserva over the course of four days and it never declined." Vinous

"There’s a leafy underbrush element to this red, punctuating the cherry, strawberry and earth flavors. Compact for now, yet balanced, with a taut, reserved finish. Offers tension and suppleness, with plenty in reserve." Wine Spectator

"The Poggio di Sotto 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva shows extra muscle definition, power and heady layers of rich fruit. This is all in line with the personality of the vintage, which was sunny and warm with golden sunlight throughout the summer season. This wine stands out for its fine-gained texture, which is smooth and polished. This Riserva offers aromas of cherry and blackberry and shows the depth that you should expect of a classic Riserva bottling." Robert Parker

Poggio di Sotto hat hier unbestritten einen der besten Weine des Jahrgangs herausgebracht. Diese Riserva 2016 erfüllt das Versprechen ihrer Kategorie. Dieser Wein bietet Intensität und Komplexität in Hülle und Fülle. Das Bukett ist raffinierter und tiefer als das der Annata, neben dunklen Früchten und Brombeeren zeigt dieser Wein eine zusätzliche Dosis von Nelken und Gewürzen. Im Mund ist der Wein geschmeidig und seidig, aber er zeigt auch eine beeindruckende Kraft und Länge. Wer bereit ist, zehn Jahre oder länger zu warten, wird mit dieser Riserva auf das Vortrefflichste belohnt! SUPERIORE.DE

"Beeindruckt mit einem Duft nach roten Beeren, Blüten und perfekt eingebundenem Holz; im Mund harmonisch, die vife Säure und die frischen, feinkörnigen Tannine beleben, schöner Verlauf hin zu einem komplex-eleganten Finale. Kann noch reifen." Vinum

"Funkelndes, mitteldichtes Rubin-Granat. Intensive und sehr ansprechende Nase, nach Rosenblättern, frischen Waldhimbeeren und dunklen Kirschen. Entfaltet sich am Gaumen mit viel griffigem Tannin, ausgefüllt von feinem Schmelz, im Finale langer Nachhall mit Noten nach Himbeere und Kirsche, überaus geschliffen." Falstaff

"Radiant and animated, this Riserva captivates with gorgeous aromas of orange oil, rose, pomegranate, raspberry and even sundried tomato. Yet the palate is locked tight, denser than usual but gracefully composed. Tactile tannins wrap around the mouth with a powdery texture. Eventually a succulent core of currants reveals itself. The long and detailed finish exhibits smoke, pepper and orange peel." Decanter

"This elegant, detailed Brunello has a beautiful display of pure cherry and strawberry fruit. Rich and saturated with fruit yet also vibrant and long. Features floral, mineral and tobacco accents that add depth. Balanced, this red is more about finesse than power." Wine Spectator

"This is so perfumed with cherry, floral, hot stone and chalk aromas that follow through to a medium to full body, with chewy, velvety and slightly dusty tannins. Bark and truffle add to the complexity of the finish." James Suckling

"The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is dark and brooding in its youthful state, offering up a seductive bouquet of dried cherries, currants, cloves and dusty flowers, like opening a cedar incense box lost many years ago. It coasts silken waves of textural red berries and liquid florals across a core of bright acids, becoming spicier and violet-tinged as it travels across the palate. The inner harmony and elegance achieved here is remarkable, as if there is not a hard edge in sight, yet it is structured and savory – almost salty, even. A full minute goes by and hints of licorice, pomegranate and cinnamon still linger on. As motivating and lively as this is today, it will require a number of years in the cellar to show its best. The 2016 Riserva is stunning from start to finish." Vinous

"The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a stunning wine and an archetype of classic Sangiovese from Montalcino. This Riserva is extremely fine and nuanced with the thinnest of fibers that wash over the palate like fine silk. Certified-organic fruit shapes aromas of cassis, cranberry, peony, tea leaf, orange and rusty nail. The aromas are tight and contained, yet they become increasingly expansive and expressive as the wine opens in the glass. It has contained power and, most importantly, a relatively moderate 14% alcohol, which makes all the difference in terms of balance and elegance." Robert Parker

Nur in den besten Jahrgängen vinifiziert, überrascht er mit hellem Granatrot, fast könnte man meinen, es wäre ein Rosé. Bouquet nach Brombeere und kleinen süßen Waldbeeren, am Gaumen kirschig und dann so gar nicht beliebig mit einer zupackenden Säure und einem feinkörnigen Tannin. Ein großartiger, intellektueller Brunello für den fortgeschrittenen Kenner, der es gern hintergründig und außergewöhnlich liebt. SUPERIORE.DE

"Wie stets ein Hort der Tradition mit seiner Blume nach Himbeeren, Veilchen und Leder; noch sehr jugendlicher Bau mit feinkörnigem Tannin, belebender Säure, verführerisches Finish auf Noten von Pflaumen, Leder und Tabak. Gefällt mit seiner Eleganz." Vinum

"Funkelndes, aufhellendes Granatrot. Fein gezeichnete, sehr klare Nase nach frischen Kirschen und Zwetschken, etwas Chinarinde im Hintergrund. Rollt saftig und salzig über die Zunge, feines, griffiges Tannin in vielen Schichten, viel Spannung, sehr langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"Tasted blind. Just mid ruby. Gorgeous, perfumed red-fruit nose with an elegant note of oatmeal. Bright, concentrated red fruit with plenty of acidity. Very elegant and understated, with fine sandy tannins. Long and complex finish." Jancis Robinson

"There’s a real Burgundian feel here to the sour cherries, five spice, citrus, nutmeg and fresh oregnano. The tannins have a beautiful, porcelain-like feel; the acidity cuts a wide and long shape. Delicate, floral and refined. All about grace and elegance." James Suckling

"On steep slopes in the southeast of Montalcino, Poggio di Sotto's vineyards are cooled by breezes coming off the nearby Monte Amiata. The Brunello is crafted from plots that range in altitude from 200 to 450 metres. Fermentations are spontaneous, maceration lasts one month and ageing is in 30-hectolitre Slavonian oak casks. This demonstrates the generosity of the vintage but is still fresh and graceful. Sweet fennel, underbrush and thyme blossoms give intricacy to pure red cherry fruit. Abundant chalky tannins build stealthily across the palate and provide a welcome dimension of texture, while Sangiovese's appetising juiciness shines through." Decanter

"Luminous red. Delicately smoky and ripe on the nose, with deep raspberry and red cherry aromas complicated by notes of sandalwood, licorice, graphite and sweet pipe tobacco. Full and rich but also very bright, with red and dark berry flavors given life by juicy, harmonious acidity and very nicely framed by supple tannins. Closes long, fresh, and expansive, deeper and less sweet than the estate’s 2018 Rosso di Montalcino also released this year. Utterly delicious and already accessible, this boasts noteworthy elegance and freshness for such a big ripe wine." Vinous

"Poggio di Sotto doesn't miss a beat with this very special release. This is a glorious expression of the vintage, and the wine has absorbed the golden sunlight of Tuscany, delivering beautifully ripe, round and subtle fruit layers. The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows concentration, but not too much, and richness, but not too much. You get the power and the opulence of the vintage presented with the elegance and grace that is the house style at this venerated estate. Poggio di Sotto is one of the benchmarks of Montalcino. There's a lot of red fruit energy deep inside that should stir this wine on course as it ages over the next two decades." Robert Parker

Nur in den besten Jahrgängen vinifiziert, überrascht er mit hellem Granatrot. Bouquet nach Brombeere, Veilchen und kleinen süßen Waldbeeren, am Gaumen kirschig und dann so gar nicht beliebig mit einer zupackenden Säure und einem feinkörnigen Tannin. Ein großartiger, intellektueller Brunello für den fortgeschrittenen Kenner, der es gern hintergründig und außergewöhnlich liebt. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright flavors of strawberry, cherry and currant are at the core of this elegant red, which is balanced and long, with a fresh aftertaste evoking fruit and mineral hints. Firm, yet refined tannins should give this structure to evolve over the next decade and more." Wine Spectator

"Cherries and orange peel with cedar and pine undertones. It’s full yet fresh and lightly chewy with some citrus at the end. Shows tension and firmness for the vintage with a pretty form and purity. From organically grown grapes. Better after 2022." James Suckling

"Poggio di Sotto made 50% less wine in 2017 and will not release a Riserva. Maceration times were shorter than usual – just 25 to 30 days for the Brunello. It also spent three rather than four years in wood to avoid over-concentration. Aromas of steeped red berry infused with dried thyme and scorched orange peel make a heady first impression. The palate is mouth-filling and shows lovely purity of cherry and raspberry at the core. Concentrated in acidity with finely powdered, finessed tannins, this reveals just a hint of astringency on the orange liqueur and amaro finish." Decanter

"A captivating mix of ripe plums, strawberries, cloves, violet pastille, balsam herbs and white smoke emanates from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This is undeniably elegant in feel, showing a weight unexpected from a young Poggio di Sotto, yet working in perfect harmony, with tart cherries and wild berries drenching the palate in primary concentration, as saline-minerals and brisk acids add energy and verve. There’s simply so much going on here that each return to the glass reveals something new. The tannins are sweet and rounded, and while structured, this remains fully satiating and fresh, as hints of lavender and black currant slowly fade. It’s totally atypical of a young Poggio di Sotto, yet also a wonderfully unique expression of the vintage, one that should mature evenly in spite of the drastic climatic conditions. What’s more, winemaker Luca Marrone chose to shorten the aging in wood by an entire year. The 2017 is a wine that’s not to be missed." Vinous

"Made with certified-organic fruit, the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is an impossibly graceful wine from a challenging vintage. This bottle defies the odds-and the dry heat of the growing season-to reveal soft layers of cherry, cassis and more vibrant fruit. It glides clear over the palate with silky momentum, and you only notice the tannins at the very end. Even those should soften and integrate as this collectible wine continues it bottle evolution." Robert Parker

Mit dem fruchtbetonten, runden und in allen Komponenten geradezu perfekten Jahrgang 2015 erklimmt die Riserva von Poggio di Sotto neue Sphären. Es ist nicht nur ein enorm klassischer Vertreter der Appellation, sondern er präsentiert darüber hinaus von allen Komponenten das gewisse kleine Quentchen mehr, was ihn zu einem ganz großen Wein macht und aus dem Meer sehr guter 2015er herausstechen lässt. Im Bouquet und am Gaumen ein begeisterndes Potpourri aus Primär- und Sekundärfrucht. Von Kirsche, Crème de Cassis, Teer, Lakritze und balsamischer Kräuterwürze bis hin zum perfekt eingebundenen Tannin und einer raffinierten Zedernholzkomponente finden wir hier alles, was einen hochkomplexen Roten ausmacht. Ein Klassiker, wie er perfekter nicht sein könnte. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, aufhellendes Rubin-Granat. Fein gezeichnete Nase mit ausgeprägten Noten nach reifen Himbeeren, saftige, frische Kirschen und einem Hauch Leder. Am Gaumen sehr eindrucksvoll, feines, leicht griffiges Tannin in vielen Schichten prägt den Wein, eingebettet in feinen Schmelz, reife rote Beerenfrucht, im Finale fester Druck." Falstaff

"Extremely perfumed with black-cherry, plum and red-cherry aromas that follow through to a full body with very fine, pretty tannins that follow through to a flavorful finish. Pretty balance and refinement. All about finesse." James Suckling

"Poggio Di Sotto's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is undeniably elegant and feminine, impressing with an alluring bouquet which mixes spiced black cherry with hints of sage, mint, dried roses and white smoke. It enters the palate soft, lifted and youthfully understated, cascading bright red fruits laced with minerals across a core of stimulating acids as nuanced tannins slowly build. An air of red currant, licorice and inner florals linger, as the 2015 Riserva flexes its structural muscle throughout the cheek-puckering finale. This will require quite a bit of cellaring to fill out and settle down, yet is sure to be worth the wait. I followed the 2015 Riserva over the course of four days and it never declined." Vinous

"There’s a leafy underbrush element to this red, punctuating the cherry, strawberry and earth flavors. Compact for now, yet balanced, with a taut, reserved finish. Offers tension and suppleness, with plenty in reserve." Wine Spectator

"The Poggio di Sotto 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva shows extra muscle definition, power and heady layers of rich fruit. This is all in line with the personality of the vintage, which was sunny and warm with golden sunlight throughout the summer season. This wine stands out for its fine-gained texture, which is smooth and polished. This Riserva offers aromas of cherry and blackberry and shows the depth that you should expect of a classic Riserva bottling." Robert Parker