Val di Suga
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Poggio al Granchio
Poggio al Granchio, located on the southeastern side of Montalcino, expresses the distinctive characteristics of the galestro shale soils. These soils contribute to a wine with a lower pH, higher acidity, and thick, firm tannins. Known for its muscular expression, Poggio al Granchio represents the more powerful and age-worthy side of Brunello di Montalcino. The vineyard's unique terroir allows for the production of a wine with exceptional structure and the potential for long-term aging, reflecting a different, bold and enduring quality of the land.
Located to the southeast, the imposing Mount Amiata influences the mesoclimate of this prestigious sector, one of the most renowned in the Montalcino appellation. The vineyards are planted on 'galestro schist' soils, which impart a unique character to the Sangiovese grown here—tight, juicy, and wild, with rich iron notes and subtle graphite hints. Farmed using regenerative viticulture practices, the vineyard features 24-year-old vines and is situated in south-east facing plots, benefiting from optimal sunlight exposure. This combination of terroir, age, and sustainable farming contributes to wines of exceptional complexity and distinctive style.
- Region
- Tuscany
- Appellation
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Varietal Composition
- Sangiovese
- Aging
- 24 months in 60-hectoliter French oak barrels, followed by 6 months in concrete before being bottled, where it remains for at least 6 months.
- Alcohol
- 14.58%
On the nose it shows a combination of red and black fruits complexed by lifted leafy note and gamy character. The palate is bloody and full of energy.
Vinous
94 Points
2021
"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Al Granchio is earthy in the glass, mixing mentholated herbs with balsamic spice and ashen stone. It is juicy upon entry with ripe wild berry fruits and a twang of citrus, while a tactile mineral tinge adds complexity toward the close. Hulking tannins frame the experience as hints of sweet lavender and violet inner florals fade slowly."
— Eric Guido, 2025
