The Val di Suga 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Granchio offers dark fruit aromas that are generous and fleshed out in this warm vintage. The bouquet has a few high notes as well with spice, tobacco and crushed stone that give upward lift. It's an all-encompassing Brunello that hits both your sense of smell and taste with an attractive level of intensity and focus. Production is 9,000 bottles.
94+ points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Nov 2024)
One of three separate cru bottlings, Poggio al Granchio hails from Montalcino’s southeastern flank. The steep site sits on schisty Galestro soil and is surrounded by holm oak trees. Powerfully fragrant, the 2020 expands with liquorice, bay laurel, eucalyptus and warm wet stone. Bringing in notes of iron, the palate is well saturated with dark blue plum concentrated through the core, girdled by gravelly, tactile tannins. Full and virile, this has clearly defined boundaries and salivating acidity, with a tingly, energetic finish.
94 points, Michaela Morris, Decanter (Nov 2024)
The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Granchio entices with a rich blend of plum sauce, grilled herbs, crushed rocks and lifting hints of pine. This is more lifting and pure in style, with a cascade of mineral-infused red berry fruits that course over a pulse of brisk acidity. Grippy and long, the 2020 tapers off with a mass of structure and tart concentration yet maintains fantastic energy and verve.
93 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Nov 2024)
Focused on black cherries and plums, with touches of soapy, flowery notes and subtle spices. Firm tannins on the medium- to full-bodied palate with crisp acidity and a supple, juicy finish. Drink or hold.
93 points, Aldo Fiordelli, James Suckling (Sep 2024)
Bright with cherry, raspberry, floral, mineral and wild herb aromas and flavors, this red turns linear, defined by its lively acidity. Moderate tannins lend support, and overall this feels balanced, with an extended finish. Best from 2027 through 2042. 750 cases made, 280 cases imported.
92 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Jul 2025)
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