Poggio di Sotto Rosso di Montalcino 2020 (Organic)

Jeb Dunnuck
95 punten
The palest ruby in color, the 2020 Rosso Di Montalcino was tasted alongside the 2015 and 2010 vintages of the Rosso at the estate in January of 2024. A bright ruby color, it is little paler in color compared to the other two vintages, but it’s very elegant all the way though, with fantastic aromas of rose petals, pomegranate, cherry blossoms, and dusty stones. Medium-bodied and weightless, it’s linear and long, with notes of fresh citrus blossoms and mineral earth, fine tannins, and a precise approach. I’m loving this vintage, which takes a more cooling effect. Drink 2026-2040.

Falstaff
94 punten
Radiant, bright ruby red. Complex nose, ripe red fruit, blood orange and rosehip tea, sea salt echo. The palate is enormously juicy, radiant, opens balanced, elegant, in addition there is a beautiful saltiness, flows radiantly, embedded in finely meshed tannins.

Wine Enthusiast
94 punten
Sweet vanilla-cherry and toasted coconut join savory notes of cured meat and tanned leather before the nose gets further umami depth from balsamic vinegar and coffee. Notes of Bing cherries and wild strawberries keep the palate juicy against mouth-clearing tannins that promise longevity.

Vinous 
93 punten
The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is youthfully restrained, forcing the taster to work for its aromatic blend of crushed ashen stones, wild herbs and smoke. This slowly evolves with further time in the glas, blowing off its earthy persona to reveal a core of red currants and dusty rose. It washes across the palate with silken textures, soft and pillowy, with depths of dark red fruit and mineral tones guided by vibrant acidity. This leaves a coating of fine tannins lingering, closing down hard through the finish with orange and clove hints. The 2020 needs cellaring to show its best. as it holds its power in reserve today.

Falstaff
94 punten
Radiant, bright ruby red. Complex nose, ripe red fruit, blood orange and rosehip tea, sea salt echo. The palate is enormously juicy, radiant, opens balanced, elegant, in addition there is a beautiful saltiness, flows radiantly, embedded in finely meshed tannins.

James Suckling
92 punten
This is ripe but fresh with cherries, currants, dark spices, walnuts and bark on the nose, following through to a medium body with steady acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins, that are crunchy and chalky. Vivid and attractive. Drink now.