In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, wild fennel
Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco
Pure Sangiovese Toscana IGT from Poggio Antico, an early Brunello-style IGT outside the DOCG.
What it pairs with
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Pici al ragu
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Pasta-ragu and mid-weight Sangiovese. -
Crostini di fegatini
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Chicken-liver crostini classic. -
Pecorino Toscano stagionato
Aged sheep cheese with Sangiovese acidity.
How to serve Poggio Antico Altero
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pici al ragu, Crostini di fegatini, Pecorino Toscano stagionato. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pure Sangiovese Toscana IGT from Poggio Antico, first released 1980 as one of Montalcino's pioneering IGT Sangioveses.
- 1980 — First vintage of Altero
Facts
- Producer
- Poggio Antico
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (100%)
- Classification
- Toscana IGT
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
Scores
- Vinous 91 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Poggio Antico Altero
What does Poggio Antico Altero taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, wild fennel. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco. Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Pure Sangiovese Toscana IGT from Poggio Antico, an early Brunello-style IGT outside the DOCG.
When should I drink Poggio Antico Altero?
Drink 4 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Poggio Antico Altero?
Pici al ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Crostini di fegatini and Pecorino Toscano stagionato. Pasta-ragu and mid-weight Sangiovese.
What grapes are in Poggio Antico Altero?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.