COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
ColleMassari Spa Società Agricola
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino 2018 is a 100% Sangiovese wine from the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation in Tuscany. The estate, founded in 1989 and managed by ColleMassari since 2011, is situated in the Castelnuovo dell'Abate sub-region. The 2018 vintage was marked by cooler, wetter conditions, contributing to the wine's profile. Poggio di Sotto is recognized for its classical approach to Brunello, emphasizing wines built for extended aging. The vineyards average 20-25 years old and are planted on varied soils at elevations between 200 and 400 meters.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€185
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated between 200-400 meters altitude.
Fact 02
Soils vary from gravel and iron to clay and limestone.
Fact 03
Low yields of 30-35 quintals per hectare are maintained.
Fact 04
The wine is noted for its vegan-friendly status.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino 2018 begins with hand-harvested grapes, selected for quality. Fermentation is spontaneous, occurring in wooden vats and cement tanks, with maceration lasting over a month, up to 40 days, utilizing open-air pumpovers. The wine then ages for 30-36 months, sometimes longer, in large Slavonian oak barrels (30-hectoliter botti/ovals). A minimum of 12 months of bottle aging precedes the wine's release.
