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Iconic. Extremely limited production . A collectors gem
The Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 stands among the most acclaimed Italian wines of the decade. Produced only in exceptional vintages and in very small quantities, this Riserva represents the purest and most refined expression of Sangiovese Grosso from one of Montalcino’s most respected estates.
Poggio di Sotto is widely regarded as a benchmark for traditional, terroir-driven Brunello, favouring elegance, precision and longevity over power. The 2019 Riserva is the estate’s pinnacle wine — selected only from the finest parcels and barrels after years of observation.
1. One of the greatest modern Brunello vintages
The 2019 vintage in Montalcino is considered exceptional for balance, freshness and aromatic clarity. A long, even growing season delivered wines with ripe tannins, vivid acidity and remarkable precision — qualities that define long-lived Brunello (Decanter, Wine Advocate).
2. Extremely selective production
Unlike the regular Brunello, the Riserva is produced only in top years and only from the best-performing vineyards and barrels. Many vintages see no Riserva at all. This scarcity is a key driver of its cult status and collectability (poggiodisotto.it).
3. Old-school winemaking, zero shortcuts
This restrained approach preserves site expression and ensures the wine evolves slowly and gracefully over decades.
4. A reference point for elegance in Brunello
Where many modern Brunellos chase richness, Poggio di Sotto is celebrated for aromatic complexity, finesse and mineral tension. The 2019 Riserva delivers layered notes of sour cherry, wild strawberry, dried rose, blood orange, balsamic herbs, tobacco and stone — with a long, savoury finish and perfectly integrated tannins.
The Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 has received near-perfect and perfect scores from leading international critics, consistently ranking it among the finest Italian wines released:
These scores reflect rare consensus across critics with different stylistic preferences — a strong signal of genuine quality rather than trend-driven hype.
