2019 Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE The 2019 vintage is a masterclass in balance and aromatic finesse. Produced from 100% Sangiovese Grosso (locally known as Brunello) grown on high elevation, south facing slopes in Castelnuovo dellAbate, the wine reflects the estates dedication to site transparency and traditional craftsmanship. The vineyardsplanted at altitudes ranging from 200 to 450 metersbenefit from a unique microclimate that combines maritime breezes with diurnal

Hagen became one of the true pioneers of the Napa Valley: His noteworthy wines are featured at the San Francisco Opera House and served to some of the finest people of the city

an old property of the Cistercian monks who made a two meter wall around the vines

including early spring frosts

Golden exemplifies why Chardonnay is Monterey gold

The reds are fermented mostly whole cluster in oak vats of 30-45HL with pigeage by foot rather than machine

young Owner/Winemaker David Clouston uses the black cottage to host international guests and friends alike

They cultivate their vineyards in Barolo

which offsets any overt “oakiness

The wine spent one year in bottle before release

the property was owned by a cooper

as it runs through the heart of Castilla

The wines from Lugny with the limestone give some freshness and some minerality of structure