Podere Salicutti is a small, highly regarded estate nestled just outside Montalcino, known for producing some of the most elegant and refined expressions of Brunello di Montalcino. Established in the 1990s, it was one of the first certified organic wineries in the area, and today it continues to cultivate its vines with great respect for the land and natural cycles. The wines are crafted exclusively from Sangiovese Grosso, but what sets them apart is their finesse: rather than sheer power, Salicutti emphasizes purity, precision, and a graceful balance between fruit, acidity, and fine tannins. The estate’s Brunellos are often described as luminous and aromatic, with red and black cherry, floral tones, and a mineral backbone that reflects the varied soils of its vineyards. Even in youth, the wines show remarkable harmony, and with age they develop layers of complexity without losing their freshness. In a region sometimes associated with heavier styles, Podere Salicutti has earned a reputation for wines that are transparent, elegant, and deeply connected to their terroir.

At Podere Salicutti, the winemaking process is guided by a philosophy of respect and minimal intervention, allowing the Sangiovese grape and the estate’s diverse soils to fully express themselves. The process begins in the vineyards, all farmed organically since the estate’s founding. Grapes are harvested by hand, often in multiple passes, to ensure only perfectly ripe clusters are selected.

In the cellar, fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks or wooden vats, a choice that preserves the authenticity of the fruit and highlights vineyard character. Macerations are typically long but gentle, extracting tannins and color without harshness. Once fermentation is complete, the wines are aged in large neutral oak casks—mostly Slavonian or Austrian oak—rather than small barriques, to avoid masking the delicate nuances of Sangiovese with too much oak influence.

The aging process extends for several years, depending on whether the wine is Brunello di Montalcino or Rosso di Montalcino, with regular monitoring but minimal manipulation. Clarification and stabilization occur naturally over time, and the wines are bottled without aggressive filtration, maintaining purity and vitality. The result is a style of Brunello that is elegant, precise, and terroir-driven, marked by fine aromatics, balance, and a clear reflection of the estate’s unique plots.

What sets the Brunello di Montalcino “Sorgente” apart from the other Brunellos of Salicutti is its origin from a cooler, higher-altitude parcel, which gives the wine a lifted, more ethereal profile. Compared to the estate’s other crus, it emphasizes finesse, freshness, and aromatic purity over sheer weight and power.

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino “Sorgente” is refined and understated, with delicate red fruit, subtle floral tones, and a lithe structure that emphasizes grace over power. Its cooler vintage character lends freshness and transparency, making it accessible earlier while still offering aging potential.

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The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino “Sorgente” is more concentrated and energetic, showing vivid cherry and plum, vibrant acidity, and finely knit tannins that give it greater depth and longevity. It reflects the balance of the vintage with both precision and substance, carrying a mineral backbone that underscores its elegance.

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The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino “Sorgente” shows a riper, more generous character than the 2019, with juicy red cherry and plum layered over hints of spice and dried herbs. Despite the warmer vintage, it retains the vineyard’s hallmark freshness and finesse, delivering elegance with a softer, more approachable structure.

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Brunello di Montalcino “Piaggione” stands out for its sunnier exposition and slightly warmer microclimate, which yield a Brunello with greater richness, depth, and darker fruit tones. Compared to Salicutti’s other crus, it shows more structure and power while still retaining the estate’s signature elegance and balance.

The Salicutti Brunello di Montalcino “Piaggione” 2016 is a powerful single-vineyard Brunello di Montalcino, showcasing concentrated cherry, plum, and earthy flavors, with hints of spice and a subtle touch of oak. This vintage is marked by its structure and depth, combining vigor and elegance, making it a standout year with excellent aging potential.

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The Brunello di Montalcino “Piaggione” 2019 vintage in Montalcino is widely praised for its balance, combining ripe fruit with vibrant acidity and refined tannins, giving wines both

immediate charm and strong aging potential.

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The Brunello di Montalcino “Piaggione” 2020 vintage, slightly warmer, produced Brunellos with richer fruit and softer structure, offering a more approachable style in youth while still carrying depth and concentration.

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The Teatro cru at Podere Salicutti is unique for its amphitheater-shaped vineyard, which captures light and warmth while still benefiting from cooling breezes. This natural stage-like setting gives the wine a layered intensity, combining depth and concentration with remarkable aromatic lift. Compared to the estate’s other Brunellos, Teatro is often the most dramatic and expressive, showing both power and elegance in equal measure.

The Brunello di Montalcino “Teatro” 2017 carries the signature imprint it’s reputaion, showing ripe dark fruit, dried herbs, and a touch of earthiness wrapped in firm but polished tannins. Despite the heat of the year, it maintains an elegant core, with savory complexity and good balance that reflect the strength of the site.

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The Brunello di Montalcino 2019 Teatro Riserva was crafted biodynamically from selected Sangiovese grapes grown at 500 meters on limestone-rich soils, fermented naturally, and aged carefully in large oak casks to balance power, elegance, and aromatic complexity. The difference between Salicutti’s Teatro and Teatro Riserva lies in age and intensity: the Riserva comes from the oldest, most concentrated grapes and spends longer aging, producing greater depth, structure, and longevity than the standard Teatro.

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*All the wines above are on US and available for circa October deliveries once released

Caprili is a well-respected estate in the southwestern sector of Montalcino, established in 1965 after splitting from the renowned Pieve Santa Restituta where Gaja makes his fabled Brunello. The estate is situated near esteemed neighbors like Pieve Santa Restituta and Soldera, contributing to its reputation for producing exceptional wines.

Caprili Brunello di Montalcino 2006

The 2006 vintage of Caprili's Brunello di Montalcino is characterized by a dark, bright violet hue and offers aromas of cherries and berries intermingled with new leather and a slight dried herb essence. On the palate, it presents juicy red fruits complemented by a dusty, mineral, clay earth streak, showcasing its precise and well-defined flavors.

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Caprili Brunello di Montalcino 2015

The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino from Caprili is noted for its vibrancy and balance, featuring cherry, plum, iron, earth, and floral aromas and flavors. This vintage is well-structured, with the harmony and concentration to develop, making it suitable for aging.

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Caprili Brunello di Montalcino Riserva “AdAlberto” 2016

The 2016 Riserva AdAlberto is a full-bodied and elegantly structured wine, delivering juicy Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice, and a hint of mocha framed in taut, refined tannins. Its enticing, earthy aromas of forest floor, blue flowers, leather, and wild berries contribute to its classic Brunello profile.

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Il Poggione is a historic winery located in the southern part of Montalcino, Tuscany, established in 1890. The estate spans over 600 hectares, with 125 hectares dedicated to vineyards planted predominantly with Sangiovese. Renowned for its traditional winemaking methods and commitment to quality, Il Poggione consistently produces some of the most respected and long-lived.

Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2009

The 2009 vintage of Il Poggione's Brunello di Montalcino is characterized by ripe and concentrated blue and berry fruit aromas, complemented by notes of spice, cocoa, and leather. On the palate, it presents a dense and ripe profile with lovely acidity that lifts the red fruit flavors, leading to a long and persistent finish. 

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Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2012

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino from Il Poggione is ruby red with garnet undertones, offering an intense and persistent aroma of red fruits, marasca cherries, leather, spices, and vanilla. The texture is structured, with a warm and balanced flavor profile, accompanied by velvet-smooth tannins and a long-lasting aroma. 

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Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2012 (1.5L Magnum)

The 2012 Magnum (1.5L) of Il Poggione's Brunello di Montalcino showcases a bright and sweet character, with penetrating flavors of red fruits, minerals, and medicinal herbs. The wine is harmonious, with well-balanced acidity that frames the pure, long, and youthfully tight finish, indicating excellent aging potential. 

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Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2012 (3L Jeroboam)

The 2012 Jeroboam (3L) of Il Poggione's Brunello di Montalcino is darkly saturated and rich in appearance, with a deep, concentrated profile. The wine exhibits a complex array of flavors and aromas, reflecting the estate's commitment to quality and traditional winemaking methods.

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Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2016

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Il Poggione is intense ruby red in color, with an elegant nose characterized by red fruits, black cherry, underwood, and notes of red flower potpourri, eucalyptus, cedar wood, leather, and licorice. The full-bodied palate is supported by well-extracted tannins and a beautiful freshness, indicating a wine with long aging potential. 

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Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli 2015

The 2015 Riserva Vigna Paganelli is intense ruby red in appearance, with layered aromas of red fruit, savory spices, and leather notes. The tannins are silky, and the fruit reappears in multiple layers on the palate, leading to a long and persistent finish. 

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Livio Sassetti Pertimali is a distinguished estate in Montalcino, renowned for producing elegant and age-worthy Brunello di Montalcino wines. Under the stewardship of Lorenzo Sassetti, the estate continues to uphold its legacy of quality and tradition.

Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino 2011

The 2011 vintage offers a floral and refined profile, with aromas of wild violets, crushed raspberries, cola, and black truffle. On the palate, it presents juicy wild cherry, raspberry, truffle, anise, and white pepper, framed by silky tannins. This wine is already accessible and promises fine drinking pleasure for the near and mid-term.

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Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino 2012

The 2012 vintage showcases complex aromas of dried figs, dark fruits, walnuts, and dried meat. The palate is full-bodied, dense, and polished, with velvety tannins and a long finish. This wine is poised for aging and will continue to evolve gracefully over time. 

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Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino 2013

The 2013 vintage offers earthy aromas of truffle, leather, tobacco, and a balsamic note of camphor. The palate is taut and elegant, with flavors of sour cranberry, sour cherry, grilled herb, and a hint of star anise, supported by tight fine-grained tannins and firm acidity.

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Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino 2015

The 2015 vintage is rich and complex, exuding aromas of ripe cherry, plum, floral notes, leather, iron, and earth. The refined tannins are beautifully integrated, and the wine feels almost approachable, yet still has a light grip on the finish. It is recommended to decant now or age a few more years. 

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Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino 2016

The 2016 vintage is a rich, silky red with complex aromas of wild berry and dark cherry. It is floral and refined, featuring a silky texture and elegant, smooth tannins. This wine is poised for aging and will continue to develop in complexity over time. 

Best Price $119.99

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