Podere Salicutti
Podere Salicutti Brunello di Montalcino Piaggione
DOCG Brunello di Montalcino
100% Sangiovese
14.83
Organic
Tasting Notes
"A super-complex and spicy wine with aromas of licorice, smoky wood, dried roses and wild strawberries. Fruit sweetness on the palate, with a full body, crisp freshness, velvety tannins and a sleek, graceful and powerful finish." - James Suckling, 97 points on the 2021 vintage
Cultivation
Manual, extremely detail-oriented harvest from single vineyard Piaggione to select the highest quality fruit, ensuring optimal results in the cellar.
Vinification
Fermented in cement at controlled temperatures with native yeasts, followed by an extended 37-day maceration to enhance structure and complexity. Gently pressed using a hydraulic press and finished with malolactic fermentation for added roundness and balance.
Aging
Aged for 41 months in Garbelletto 40 hl, followed by an additional 9 months in bottle.
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Podere Salicutti, Montalcino’s first certified organic estate, was founded by Francesco Leanza and carefully transitioned to legendary Munich restauranteurs Felix and Sabine Eichbauer, who have guided its evolution toward biodynamic practices while honoring the land’s natural rhythms. The estate’s 11 hectares of Sangiovese, spread across three adjoining vineyards—Teatro, Sorgente, and Piaggione—sit at 420–500 meters with ideal sun exposure, airflow, and marne-rich soils that enhance ripening and concentration. Salicutti’s Brunello di Montalcino reflects the individuality of each plot, combining purity, structure, and a deep expression of terroir.