# Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino ColleMassari (2018)

- **Producer:** ColleMassari Spa Società Agricola
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese
- **Region:** Tuscany, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €185
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, dried fruit, black plum, black cherry, red cherry, vanilla, cedar, cloves, leather, forest floor, tobacco, earth

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are situated between 200-400 meters altitude.
- Soils vary from gravel and iron to clay and limestone.
- Low yields of 30-35 quintals per hectare are maintained.
- The wine is noted for its vegan-friendly status.

## Food pairing

The wine's robust tannins and full body are well-suited to rich protein sources, where they can be softened by the meat's fat and protein. The wine's inherent savory notes and potential for earthy undertones complement game and aged cheeses.

## 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.