Podere Salicutti
Podere Salicutti Brunello di Montalcino Sorgente
DOCG Brunello di Montalcino
100% Sangiovese
14.36%
Biodynamic
Tasting Notes
"A restrained and fresh wine with a sleek nose of red cherries, red currants, licorice and dried violets. Plenty of elegance on the palate, with a tight-knit structure, velvety tannins and a super-fresh and precise finish of graphite and minerals." - James Suckling, 97 points on the 2021 vintage
Cultivation
Manual, extremely detail-oriented harvest from single vineyard Sorgente to select the highest quality fruit, ensuring optimal results in the cellar.
Vinification
Fermented in cement at controlled temperatures with native yeasts, followed by a 35-day maceration to build structure and depth. Gently pressed using a hydraulic press and completed with malolactic fermentation for softness and balance.
Aging
41 months in Mittelberger 30 hl, followed by 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.