Salicutti Brunello di Montalcino Sorgente 2019 (750ml)
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Podere Salicutti's Brunello di Montalcino Sorgente is a 2019 Sangiovese from the highest vineyard in the producer's holdings, planted on clay-rich soil with southwestern exposure. What began as fruit destined for a lighter Rosso has evolved into a serious Brunello, made in small quantity (3,000 bottles).
The wine balances weightless elegance against surprising depth. Peony and red currant blossom open into plump red plum and watermelon on the palate, where a bright, almost citrusy acidity drives the composition forward. Toasted notes of chestnut and brioche sit alongside tart grenadine, creating a dialogue between warmth and lift. The tannins are supple and fine-grained, woven so seamlessly into the fruit that they feel nearly invisible, yet they provide the structural spine that carries the wine to a clean, upward finish. This is Sangiovese at its most precise, holding opposing forces in perfect equilibrium.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Subregion | Brunello di Montalcino |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Producer | Podere Salicutti |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
The highest of Salicutti’s vineyards, Sorgente sits on heavier clay with a slight incline to the southwest. It is usually the last to be picked and was previously destined for the estate’s Rosso di Montalcino – yet this 2019 makes for a very convincing Brunello, demonstrating Sangiovese’s ability to soar weightlessly while reaching great depths. A splendid precision of peony, red currant blossom and red cherry aromas accompanies a sumptuousness to the palate, where plump red plum and watermelon are underscored by brilliant citrussy acidity. Suede-like tannins seem almost an afterthought, yet hold this wine together effortlessly. Just 3,000 bottles produced.
This wine comes from a vineyard site with compact clay soils and sees extended skin maceration. It comes as no surprise therefore to find extra concentration and intensity in the Salicutti 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Sorgente. This is a wine of impeccable balance that pits dark fruit weight against lifted, almost ethereal aromas. This is a difficult line to walk, and the Sorgente proceeds beautifully. On the one hand, you get a warm toasted note of roasted chestnut, brioche or sweet challah bread, and on the other, you get tart redcurrant and grenadine. There is an upward fruit crescendo that matches the chalky, fine-grained nature of the tannins. This wine ends on the proverbial high note. To think that Sorgente used to make the estate's Rosso di Montalcino, and now it has come this far.