La Poderina is located just south of Montalcino in the Castelnuovo dell’Abate township, which is renowned for rich, elegant and balanced fruit. It is the area where power players Ciacci Piccolomini and Uccelliera are also located. Their vineyards have yields well below the 32 ql/acre dictated by the appellation’s regulations. The winemaker is the renowned Riccardo Cotarella who ages the wines in both French barriques and larger botti, giving the final wines restrained oak notes that still showcase unique characteristics of this region’s Sangiovese.        Dark red/magenta-hued, the 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino is deep with aromas of kirsch, cedar, polished leather, and toasted sage. Full-bodied and approachable, it's warming with ripe, plush tannins and retains very good freshness that holds it together. It's a very successful vintage for this wine, which should drink well over the coming 10-12 years.