Poggio di Sotto – Brunello di Montalcino 2008 – Montalcino Italy

Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino 2008 is a Sangiovese from Castelnuovo dell’Abate, in the southern part of Montalcino. This vintage offers a restrained expression of Brunello, with savory aromatic detail and a bright finish.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: Sangiovese
• Region / Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2008
• Aging: Slavonian oak botti, followed by bottle refinement
• Alcohol: 14% ABV
• Style: Dry, medium-bodied still red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Subtle cherry fruit is joined by tobacco, toasted almond and smoky spice. The palate is measured rather than weighty, allowing its delicate fruit and savory notes to emerge gradually before a fresh, sour-cherry finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Sangiovese from Poggio di Sotto’s Castelnuovo dell’Abate estate
• Traditional maturation in Slavonian oak botti
• A restrained profile that favors detail over sheer weight

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast veal with herbs
• Porcini mushroom pasta
• Braised rabbit or aged Pecorino

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Drinkers who enjoy savory, restrained Brunello
✓ Collectors exploring a mature Sangiovese vintage
✕ Not ideal if you want an especially dense, fruit-heavy red