In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, violet, leather, graphite
Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco, wild herbs
High-elevation Brunello at 450-500 metres in the southern Montalcino, structured and herbal.
What it pairs with
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Bistecca alla fiorentina
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High-elevation Brunello structure for a T-bone. -
Wild boar pappardelle
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Game ragu meets the wine's iron-and-tobacco register. -
Aged Pecorino Toscano
Crystalline cheese sharpens the wine's red-fruit acid.
How to serve Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Bistecca alla fiorentina, Wild boar pappardelle, Aged Pecorino Toscano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Poggio Antico produced its first Brunello in 1984 from 450-metre vineyards in southern Montalcino. Certified organic by ICEA.
- 1984 — First Poggio Antico Brunello
Facts
- Producer
- Poggio Antico
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Oak
- 30 months in French oak tonneaux
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 95 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1984
Scores
- Wine Advocate 95 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2021)
- Vinous 94 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino
What does Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, violet, leather, graphite. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco, wild herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. High-elevation Brunello at 450-500 metres in the southern Montalcino, structured and herbal.
When should I drink Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino?
Drink 8 to 25 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 Brunello di Montalcino?
Bistecca alla fiorentina is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar pappardelle and Aged Pecorino Toscano. High-elevation Brunello structure for a T-bone.
What grapes are in Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.