In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, leather, rose petal, graphite
Palate: dark plum, iron, balsamic, tobacco
High-elevation Brunello Riserva from Poggio Antico's oldest vines, library-released after long oak ageing.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with juniper
Game and juniper meet the Riserva's wild-herb signature. -
Truffle-shaved game
Library bottle and truffle pairing classic. -
Aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Crystalline cheese amplifies the wine's depth.
How to serve Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
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. Roast venison with juniper, Truffle-shaved game, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Riserva from the oldest vines on the Poggio Antico estate, first vintage 1988 and released only in top years.
- 1988 — First Poggio Antico Riserva
Facts
- Producer
- Poggio Antico
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva
- Oak
- 36 months in French oak tonneaux
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 110 to 180 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
Scores
- Wine Advocate 96 (2015 vintage, reviewed 2022)
- Vinous 95 (2015 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
What does Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Riserva taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, leather, rose petal, graphite. On the palate, dark plum, iron, balsamic, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. High-elevation Brunello Riserva from Poggio Antico's oldest vines, library-released after long oak ageing.
When should I drink Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Riserva?
Drink 12 to 30 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 Riserva?
Roast venison with juniper is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Truffle-shaved game and Aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Game and juniper meet the Riserva's wild-herb signature.
What grapes are in Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Riserva?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva.