2011 poggio di sotto, brunello di montalcino, riserva
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Why We're Buying
Poggio di Sotto is known for Brunello and revered for its Riserva. The extensively aged sangiovese wine belongs in the upper echelon of Italian wine. It commands a $300+ price tag, but that has far from diminished interest in this modern masterpiece. Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva increased 54 in price from 2017 to 2021.
Critics Scores
Wine Enthusiast
Initially reserved, this ethereal red took some time to open but it was worth the wait, revealing enticing scents of violet, wild berry, rosemary and Mediterranean brush. The palate is all about extreme elegance, offering wild cherry, crushed strawberry, grilled herb and star anise alongside firm, refined tannins. Best 2018–2023.
Wine Spectator
Medium-weight and juicy, this red offers floral, wild cherry, almond, iron and tobacco flavors. Firm, bright and lingering on the spicy finish. Decant now. Drink now through 2032.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
This wine floored me. The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a stunning beauty and a wine well worth the attention (if you can afford its lofty pricing aspirations). Thankfully, the beauty of the contents will help alleviate some of the sticker shock. This is a supple and silky expression with an infinite array of Sangiovese-based aromas. You'll recognize wild cassis, forest floor, autumnal leaf, button mushroom, grilled herb, rosemary, balsam herb and red rose petal. The effect is fragrant and delicate. The mouthfeel is equally ethereal and nuanced. With only 3,500 bottles made, not many of us will have the luxury of trying this beautiful wine. And, that is really too bad.