Podere Brizio Rosso di Montalcino 2018

Why is this Wine so Yummy?

About Podere Brizio

High in the southwestern hills of Montalcino sits Podere Brizio, an estate that embraces modern, sustainable winemaking in an ancient setting.

Argentine Alejandro Bulgheroni is the visionary force behind Podere Brizio, which exists as part of his network of world-class wineries, including sibling Montalcino property, Poggio Landi, as well as serious wine-making operations in Chianti (Dievole), Bodegas Garzon in Uruguay and Alkina at Greenock in north-western Barossa.

As with his other projects, Bulgheroni’s vision for Podere Brizio is to combine quality terroir with carefully considered viticultural and winemaking techniques.

In both the vineyard and the winery, the estate adopts the traditional practices of Montalcino winegrowing in chorus with the most innovative techniques in order to amplify quality. This is accomplished in part through the use of sustainable and organic farming practices, which prioritise health of the soil and the natural lifecycle of the vines. The other key element to achieving quality is working with industry leaders who share these values; at Podere Brizio Italian oenologist Alberto Antonini is intimately involved in viticulture and winemaking style, along with celebrated Chilean ‘soil-whisperer’ Pedro Parra.

Ultimately, the results speak for themselves; the wines are concentrated and compelling, capturing the power and elegance that have come to define the wines of Montalcino.

In the Vineyard

The 33ha estate is located in the southwest of Montalcino in one of the zone’s hottest areas. 11ha are planted to vines, of which are Sangiovese Grosso predominates. Organic viticulture is practiced in the vineyard, which grows in parcels along the Brizio hilltop at an altitude of 300- 350 metres above sea level facing southwest towards the coast. The soils are a combination of marine-origin sand and loam over marl and limestone.  This terroir with its the cooling elevation and maritime influence yield wines with balance and elegant energy.

In The Winery

Winemaking is relatively uncomplicated: handpicked fruit undergoes fermentation by natives yeasts in steel and maturation in large 54hl, untoasted Allier casks. The Rosso spends 12 months in oak, followed by 3 months in bottle; the Brunello matures for 38+ months in barrel followed by at least 6 months refining in bottle.

Where in the World is Podere Brizio?

Podere Brizio is in Montalcino, Tuscany.