Poggio Sotto
Antonio Galloni calls Fattoria Poggio di Sotto a “cult producer” in Tuscany:
“Over the last decade or so, Poggio di Sotto has established itself as one of the cult producers in Montalcino” - Antonio Galloni
Proprietor Piero Palmucci is now making what Galloni calls “some of the most brilliant wines in Montalcino”. And he is also inspiring a whole new generation of young growers with his non-interventionalist philosophy to viticulture.
Fattoria Poggio di Sotto was founded in 1989, and the estate today comprises just 16 ha of steep, hillside Sangiovese vineyards.
The vineyards rise up to 400 metres on the Montalcino hill. The rocky soils are characterized by gravel and clay in the lower parcels and sandy clay in the upper levels, which is an excellent terroir for Sangiovese. Poggio di Sotto produces three Sangiovese-based wines: a Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva, a Brunello di Montalcino DOCGand a Rosso di Montalcino DOC.
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Falstaff (99)
Bright, flint garnet red. Seductive nose with pronounced notes of wild raspberry, some strawberry, underlaid with liquorice tones. On the palate extremely juicy and clear, many churches, in addition pomegranate and some blood orange, much tension, very long finish.HK$9,065.00 -
Falstaff (98)
Brilliant ruby. Intense and inviting nose of ripe black cherries, plus raspberries and strawberries, some tobacco in the background. Embraces the palate richly with lots of fresh, appealing fruit; plum, cherry and goji berry, plus finely-meshed tannin, juicy and long.HK$5,355.00 -
Falstaff (98)
Brilliant ruby. Intense and inviting nose of ripe black cherries, plus raspberries and strawberries, some tobacco in the background. Embraces the palate richly with lots of fresh, appealing fruit; plum, cherry and goji berry, plus finely-meshed tannin, juicy and long.HK$7,340.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a stunning wine and an archetype of classic Sangiovese from Montalcino. I could drink this wine all day if it weren't so expensive. 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. 8,000 bottles were made.HK$20,065.00 -
HK$10,370.00
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Wine Advocate (95)
This wine has more in common with a Brunello than it does a Rosso. Made with certified-organic fruit, Poggio di Sotto's 2018 Rosso di Montalcino is a very fine and smooth expression that caresses the senses. The bouquet is enlivened by forest berry, peat moss, lilac and wildflowers. The 2018 vintage is usually understated in personality, but this wine speaks of elegance and nuance. It's just stunning.HK$2,660.00