At a glance

Producer

Poggio di Sotto

Region

Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

Grape variety

Sangiovese

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Elegant

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$270-$320 USD

Tasting profile

Ripe cherry, wild herbs, rose petals, leather, and subtle tobacco on the nose. Palate features a precise balance of red berry fruit, orange zest, earth, and sweet spices.

Evolution: As it ages, expect further integration of the tannins, emergence of forest undergrowth, sandalwood, truffle, and more pronounced savory depth.

At peak: A complex and ethereal mix of fruit, floral, and savory notes with long, layered persistence by peak.

Structure

Acidity

Vibrant, pronounced yet harmonized with the fruit.

Tannins

Firm but refined, silky in texture and persistent.

Alcohol

14.5% ABV (typical)

Aging potential

Very high; will evolve positively through 2040 and potentially beyond.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2035

Optimal window

2025 to 2040

Current status

Cellar or begin exploration: still youthful, but showing early complexity.

Current condition

Primary fruit present, structure emerging, some accessible tertiary notes.

2017 is a warm but classic vintage in Montalcino. Poggio di Sotto's strict selection and finesse-driven style result in a wine that needs initial bottle age to fully unfold, with peak drinking expected about 10 years from vintage and plateauing for at least another decade.

Food pairing

Ideal with Tuscan bistecca, aged Pecorino, wild boar ragù, roast lamb with rosemary, mushroom risotto, or truffle-inspired dishes.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (2 hours) — Decanting opens the aromatic bouquet and softens youthful tannins, revealing complexity.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Hand-harvesting, low-intervention vinification, use of large old Slavonian oak casks, cover cropping, natural pest control, minimal sulfites.

Poggio di Sotto is certified organic and is well-known in Tuscany for sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and careful stewardship of their environment. They use minimal chemical inputs, promote biodiversity, and aim for energy-efficient cellar processes. Packaging is conventional (glass), but their focus on long-lived, high-quality wine adds a sustainability benefit by encouraging aging and value retention. For international buyers, the carbon footprint is increased due to shipping, but on-site practices and organic certification place Poggio di Sotto among the more sustainable fine wine estates in Brunello.