Poggio di Sotto ★ 4.9
Castelnuovo dell'Abate estate founded by Piero Palmucci in 1989, now part of the ColleMassari Group (acquired 2011). Long Slavonian-oak ageing and southeastern Montalcino fruit anchor a top-tier modern Brunello.
Tasting: Cellar visits and Brunello tastings by appointment only at the Castelnuovo dell'Abate estate.
Signature wines: poggio-di-sotto-brunello, poggio-di-sotto-brunello-riserva, poggio-di-sotto-rosso-di-montalcino
Scores: Wine Advocate 97 (2016), Vinous 96 (2016)