Poggio Antico

Limited every year and made from 100 percent Brunello grapes from Poggio Antico's vineyards, which promises a great value. Bewitching Sangiovese scent of raspberries and violets, finely spicy and intense. In the mouth just as strong and present, well balanced with fine wood notes, palatable, yet elegant, with a ripe fruity final. SUPERIORE.DE

Lemartine, a striking blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, shines in a stunningly beautiful red. Dark fruit aromas, pomegranate and cinnamon emanate from its dense, expressive bouquet and continue on the palate full-bodied. Refined opulence and a Supertoskaner in pure culture! SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark plums, cedar, tobacco and dried spices. Medium body, ripe and round tannins and a medium-chewy finish. Shows good intensity and focus." James Suckling

Madre is an elegant and juicy cuvée from Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon matured in barriques. Its rich, slightly tobacco and leather-coloured bouquet and the impressive, persistent taste give it great independence and character. SUPERIORE.DE

"Plenty of tar, earth, dried red plums, redcurrants, dried cedar, tobacco, vanilla and dark chocolate. Full body, ripe and round tannins and a chewy, drying finish." James Suckling

Fantastic wine from a grandiose year, which embodies the style of the winery as convincingly as its terroir. Fruity scents with elegant spicy aromas characterize the penetrating bouquet. Elegance and fullness in the best contoured taste, which gives all components the necessary freedom. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant, rich ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Opened in the nose with notes of anchovies and rosemary, then lots of plum. Juicy in the base and course, builds up nicely, grippy, gripping tannin, salty in the finale." Falstaff

"Quite dark color for Poggio Antico, bright. Open fragrance, some bread crust, sweet fruit in the background, still very youthful. Rich dense fruit, beautiful clear structure, very balanced and elegant, a typical Brunello from high vineyards, very expressive and melting. One of the best Poggio Antico in a long time, deep, long and multi-faceted." Weinwisser

"Underbrush, red berry, tilled soil, pressed flower and a balsamic note are some of the aromas offered by this radiant red. The bright palate delivers crunchy wild cherry, baking spice and savory herb alongside assertive but refined tannins. It’s well balanced with fresh acidity." Wine Enthusiast

"Shows purity to the cherry, raspberry, spice and earth notes, with a well-knit structure supporting the flavors. Smooth, with soft tannins and a long, succulent finish." Wine Spectator

"A beautifully balanced and subtle Brunello with plum, berry, spice and fresh mahogany character. Full to medium body, fine tannins and a long finish. Very intense and harmonious. This is always a beauty." James Suckling

Medium ruby red with orange reflections. In the nose beautiful cherry, raspberry and flower notes, in addition some espresso and spice notes. On the palate a smooth consistency, exciting depth and multi-layered fruity notes. It presents itself long and medium heavy, its elegance and the focused overall picture make it one of the best of the vintage. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, intense ruby garnet. Open and inviting nose, intense notes of plums and raspberries, followed by fine cloves. Round and supple in its base and course, opens with fine-meshed tannin in many layers, long aftertaste, crisp." Falstaff

"Round and transparent, lively and fresh. Very well balanced and confident. So clean and long!" Jancis Robinson

"The nose is a beauty, with pure, intense cherry aromas. The palate is rich but sleek, and marked by its brightness and freshness. The tannins are fine-grained, and the acidity gives intensity. The finish is fresh, balanced, and long." Decanter

"Bright red. Fresh and floral, offering straightforward red berry, herb and violet aromas and flavors with early appeal. Impeccably balanced and smooth on the long, violet-accented finish. A very elegant Brunello with sneaky concentration and depth." Vinous

"Elegant, even delicate, this red evokes leafy, floral, strawberry and cherry notes, all backed by a firm, bright structure. Linear yet long, with fine tension and juiciness." Wine Spectator

"Crushed aromatic herb, forest floor, woodland berry and blue flower mingle with a whiff of new leather. The elegant medium-bodied palate offers tart red cherry, juicy raspberry and star anise framed in tightly knit refined tannins. Bright acidity lends balance." Wine Enthusiast

"Here is a silky and smooth interpretation of Sangiovese from a cool and classic vintage. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino offers a balanced bouquet with equal parts dark fruit, spice and grilled herb. This wine delivers a soft and delicate approach with firm tannins that are well integrated within the greater flesh and texture of the wine." Robert Parker

"Seriously fresh and clean with blackberry, orange peel and hints of mushroom. Medium to full body, fine and silky tannins and a crisp finish." James Suckling

A radiant bouquet of blackberries with a hint of leather in the background. Although it has a modern design, this wine from Montalcino is strongly attached to its homeland and gives the acidity typical of Montalcino's high altitudes the main role in its beguilingly generous taste. Attractive, smooth and wonderfully long-lasting! SUPERIORE.DE

"Nuances of red berries, violets and tobacco; compact structure with well integrated tannins, juice and perfectly integrated acidity, rich in finesse and with storage potential. It goes very well with game dishes." Vinum

"A pretty and ripe Brunello with lots of plum and cherry aromas. Full body, soft and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Some dustiness within the texture. Dense and enticing." James Suckling

"Youthful ruby. Deep nose of fruit with hints of oak. Ripe, rich cherry fruit with a zesty, tangy core. Real interest and great tactile finish. Still firmly tannic for the moment." Jancis Robinson

"Here's a richly concentrated expression from one of the highest sites in Montalcino. The wine shows excellent balance and suppleness. The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Altero flaunts the best characteristics of the hot vintage including beautifully saturated color intensity, seamless aromas and good texture richness. On that last point, I feel that the mouthfeel has been positively impacted by oak tannins. Dark cherry and dried blackberry are followed by spice, tar, licorice and grilled rosemary or Mediterranean herb. The wine is youthful and tight but should obtain a more polished approach with a few more years of bottle aging." Robert Parker

Brilliant ruby red. The bouquet is beguiling with smoky notes, then some plum, blackberries, cloves. In drink Altero 2013 is very juicy with multi-layered fruit like blackberry and cherry. The fine tannin structure masterfully envelops the precise aromas. In the finish it is complex and not without some pressure - for us it is in balance and personality the archetype of the Poggio Antico style. SUPERIORE.DE

"Concentrated ruby with a slight garnet shimmer. Opened with notes of leather and dried porcini mushrooms, blackberries and cherry jam. Round and smooth on the palate, shows a lot of ripe fruit, raspberries, blackberries, the whole palette, opens with polished, fine tannin, shows many layers, rich finish." Falstaff

"Situated in the south of the zone, at 450 metres above sea level, the vineyards look southwest towards the Maremma coast, which sends warm afternoon breezes. Altero represents the estate's more modern Brunello, aged in 500 litre French tonneaux.. Inviting flavours of mint, blossom, plum and leather are joined by subtle toast. The oak is quite integrated, and the tannins are refined and smooth, while a sappy finish adds character." Decanter

"Ripe and rich aromas of dried fruits and figs with an orange undertone. Full body, chewy tannins and a rich finish. More fruit-forward style for this vintage." James Suckling

"This red is bright, with cherry, currant and Mediterranean scrub flavors accented by tar and tobacco. A beam of sweet ripe fruit is the focus, with the dense texture nicely integrated. The long finish is fresh and detailed, picking up graphite notes and a hint of blood orange." Wine Spectator

"The single-vineyard 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Altero boasts dark and saturated fruit with luscious cherry and blackberry aromas that have remained bright and balanced throughout the aging process. Those purple fruit tones are backed by light shadings of spice, leather, cola and balsam herb. This wine shows amazing depth and personality, and we can count on it to evolve gracefully over the next 10 years or more." Robert Parker

Top riservas from a great vintage. Dark ruby, sweet fruity plum aroma in the nose, followed by vanilla, fig and chocolate, the taste very dense, concentrated and fruity. A wine of good structure and balance with a remarkable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant, intense ruby with a garnet shimmer. Fine, intense nose, with rose petals, dark cherries and cranberries, slightly resinous notes in the background. It shows itself very polished in the beginning and course, rich, ripe fruit, fine enamel, shows itself tight in the final." Falstaff

"Soft, velvety fruit opens the nose of the ripe and very luscious 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. This hot-vintage Sangiovese exudes dark fruit, prune and black plum. There are sweet notes of spice, leather and tobacco at the back. This Brunello plays its best cards in the mouth. It offers crisp contours and lots of textural richness and fruity fiber throughout." Robert Parker

"This is plush, boasting cherry, plum, leather, mineral and tobacco flavors. Vibrant and solidly built, with a long, expansive and spicy aftertaste. Needs some time, but this should come together nicely in three to five years." Wine Spectator

"Enormous concentration, bright acidity and a stunning tannic structure make this wine stand head and shoulders above the crowd in the excellent 2012 vintage. Very dark fruits, but no hint of overripeness. Fine cocoa powder, licorice and black tea too. The complex and refined finish echoes down the valleys!" James Suckling