The 2018 Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino hails from a vintage that was challenging but ultimately yielded wines of elegance and freshness. The growing season was marked by a wet and humid spring and summer, making it demanding for vignerons, but the results were better than expected. Many producers describe 2018 as a "classic year" reminiscent of the Brunello of the 1990s, characterized by high acidity, well-built tannins, and fresh fruit. Poggio di Sotto is known for its long and frequent pump-overs during maceration, ensuring uniform extraction of intense aromas and silky, structural tannins. This wine spent 36 months aging in 30-hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels. Tasting notes reveal a bright ruby color. The nose offers alluring aromas of cranberries, orange oils, fresh spice, anise, crushed stones, red cherries, and baking spice, with hints of balsamic and candied orange peel. On the palate, it's beautifully pure with raspberry notes, a linear feel, and wonderful elegance. The texture is noticeably elegant, with lovely clarity to the fruit, and some wines show floral, perfumed, almost Pinot-Noir-esque aromatics. It has firm yet ripe tannins that will allow it to age for decades. 【A classic, fresh, and elegant vintage, often compared to Burgundy in style】. 🍴 This Brunello is equally at home with flavorful grilled meats as with refined and layered dishes. Its elegance and structure make it a superb partner for beef and venison. Consider pairing it with roasted lamb, wild boar ragu, or aged Pecorino cheese. 🥂 The 2018 Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino is a versatile vintage that can be enjoyed in its youth due to its approachable tannins and freshness, or cellared for future enjoyment. It's an excellent choice for a special dinner, a celebration of Italian cuisine, or as a "Vino da Meditazione" to be savored on its own.