Belpoggio - Brunello Di Montalcino 2019
Price: $54.50
Sale Price: $45.99
| Producer | Belpoggio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Subregion | Brunello di Montalcino |
| Varietal | Sangiovese Grosso |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 48834 |
Belpoggio Description
The small Belpoggio estate sits in the southeastern corner of Montalcino, in the Castelnuovo dell’Abate sub-zone. The vineyards surround an old farmhouse that lies not far from the iconic Abbey of Sant’Antimo.
Just 5 hectares of the property are dedicated to the cultivation of Sangiovese Grosso, the rest are ancient olive groves. The vines are planted on rocky slopes at 350-400+ meters above sea level, enjoying cooler night-time breezes and better sun exposure, lending to balance and ripeness.
Tasting Notes: Robust yet refined from barrique oak ageing, with rich red, dark fruited flavors building on a core of fine tannins that lead into a long dry finish that’s fresh with chalky minerals. Delicious now with a little decanting and you can expect this bottle to age for a decade or more.
Wine Enthusiast: 95 Points
The nose has a perfumed yet crisp feel, from aromas of citrus zest, peonies, bing cherries and salted licorice. On the palate, the fruit ripens but stays snappy, while a dusting of salt and pepper adds buoyancy that contrasts with tannins that embrace you like a weighted blanket.
James Suckling: 93 Points
Brambleberry, orange-peel and dark-cherry aromas follow through to a medium body with extremely polished, fine tannins that melt into the wine. Classy and pretty. Very drinkable now, but better in a year or two.
