Brunello di Montalcino Poggio di Sotto 2016 (750ML)

97+ Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The beautiful 2016 Brunello di Montalcino possesses deep inner shine and a glossy nature that transcends the bouquet and the mouthfeel. The wine is redolent of dark plum and wild cherry, and those bright primary fruit tones descend into softer layers of rose hip and lavender sachet. The wine's acidity hits the palate with balanced determination and instantly livens up the senses. This classic vintage will be remembered for its length and pedigree." 02/22

96 Points, Eric Guido, Vinous: "You can lose yourself in the bouquet of the 2016 Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino. At one moment, the 2016 shows crushed cherries with autumnal spice; the next, it’s exotic florals and candied orange peels, and at another time flowery undergrowth, white smoke and wild berries. It’s unbelievably soft and pure, lifting the wine through saline-minerals, as sweet notes of cherry and raspberry begin to slowly saturate, yet what they leave behind is youthfully grippy tannins. With how structured the 2016 is today, it’s still enjoyable due to nervous acids and notes of sour citrus, which keep the expression fresh. The 2016 Poggio di Sotto Brunello is really a terrific effort and a classic in the making." 11/20

97 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator: “Alluring aromas of macerated cherry, strawberry and rose give way to a core of red fruit framed by iron, earth and tobacco in this elegant red, which is silky, but also well-structured, balanced and intense in a stylish profile. Very complex and promising. Best from 2024 through 2047. ” 03/21

100 Points, Luca Gardini, Gardini Notes: "Fruit of extraordinary richness for this spectacular 2016 wine. Multifaceted nose displaying small dark fruits, blackberries above all, a beautiful note of thyme; then, caper berry and licorice. The mouth is backed by a nice acidity with salty tannins. Very long persistence and a salty taste returning." 10/20