Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino 2019 – Tuscany’s Sangiovese Royalty

Tasting Notes — Real Talk, No Fluff

Color: Deep ruby-garnet — like old velvet meeting dark earth under Tuscan sun. 
Nose: Red cherry, violet blossoms, a whiff of wild herbs and underbrush, fresh orange rind, a hint of dusty earth — inviting but with that hidden spine of mystery. 
Palate: Medium-to-full body with pure Sangiovese energy — tart cherries, wild strawberry, crushed stone minerality, herbal spice and saline undercurrents. Tannins are firm but refined; acidity keeps everything vibrant, not heavy. 
Finish: Long, elegant, mineral-tinged finish — dark fruit fades into spice, herbs, and a lingering “Tuscan hillside after rain” freshness. Salty, savory, and age-worthy. 

Meet the Winemaker & Estate Vibes

Poggio di Sotto — a small-but-legendary estate in Castelnuovo dell’Abate (Montalcino), where vines live between 200–400 m asl on a mosaic of clay, sand, gravel and galestro. 

For 2019, they hand-harvested grapes parcel by parcel at absolute peak ripeness, fermented in wooden vats and concrete, and aged 36 months in Slavonian oak. The result: a wine that marries raw Tuscan soul with polished finesse, built for decades of evolution. 

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Sangiovese

• Vintage: 2019 

• Region: Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy — Castelnuovo dell’Abate 

• Aging: ~36 months in Slavonian oak barrels 

• Alcohol: 14.10% ABV 

• Bottle Size: 750 ml 

• Serving Temp: 60–64°F (15–18 °C)

Critic Reviews — The Experts Are Paying Attention

• 98+ pts — Wine Advocate (Monica Larner): “A wine of enormous inner tension… punchy, lifted personality… brandied cherry, blackberry, underbrush, violet, herbs, mint and licorice… elegant tannins, brilliant acidity.” 

• 98+ pts — Jeb Dunnuck: Structured, long, with purity, dark fruit, wildflowers, wet stone, tea-leaf undertones, and a salty-orange finish — if cellared, it’ll only get better. 

• 96 pts — James Suckling: Sweet cherry and floral aromas, with orange peel and lilac, medium-bodied depth, fine tannins and attractive finish. 

• 95 pts — Decanter: Classic Brunello structure — dark fruit, spice, floral and earthy tones, polished balance, outstanding elegance.

• 94 pts — Wine Spectator: Strawberry, cherry, rose and wild herb flavors, firm structure and elegant balance — with serious age-worthy bones. 

Food Pairings — Eat Big or Go Home

• Tuscan-style grilled Bistecca Fiorentina or herb-crusted ribeye

• Braised wild boar ragu with pappardelle

• Aged Pecorino Toscano or Parmigiano — salt & fat meets acid & structure

• Mushroom risotto with truffle oil — earth + elegance vibes

Why You Need This Bottle

Because 2019 + Poggio di Sotto = Tuscany’s drop-the-mic moment.
Because this Brunello has all the swagger of Tuscany’s hills — dark fruit, herbs, minerals — but the brain and balance to age like fine literature.
Because you want a wine that doesn’t just impress: it endures, evolves, reveals layer after layer.
Because your cellar deserves a heavyweight, not some Instagram poseur.

Lock in your bottle of Poggio di Sotto 2019 — elevate your cellar, seat-of-the-pantheon style. 🍷 Free shipping for Bodega Society members (or throw it in your cart now and deal with the envy later).