Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto is a finely tuned Brunello estate that farms in several distinct zones of the appellation. Podernovone is a cool and windy site at 500 meters above sea level that includes two high-performing hectares on the crest of a hill known as Vigna Oliva. Le Chiuse di Sotto sits at 280 meters above sea level, where cooler soils are valued for the acidity they bring to the wines. A newly planted half-hectare parcel of Sangiovese in the Chiuse area, planted three years ago and now entering production, is intended to provide additional fruit over time to offset the estate’s famously severe quality selection. This mosaic of sites reflects the late Gianni Brunelli’s belief that Brunello achieves its greatest expression through blending complementary terroirs rather than relying on a single vineyard.