Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2020 (BIO)

Poggio Antico | Tuscany
Poggio Antico s.r.l. s.a. | Loc. Poggio Antico | IT 53024 Montalcino

09412920 · 0,75 l · 172,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In 2020, too, the Consorzio del Vino Brunello officially ranks among the denomination's rare five-star vintages – a warm, promising season without the climatic extremes that characterised other years. At Poggio Antico, this regional excellence is combined with a unique, twofold turning point: it was the estate's very first certified organic harvest, whilst at the same time a year that demanded everything from the vineyard. A late spring frost reduced the harvest by around forty per cent, at precisely the moment when the new ownership team led by Marcel Van Poecke was fully implementing their vision of plot-specific, organic cultivation for the first time. What nature took from this vintage in terms of quantity, it gave back in density.

In keeping with the estate's philosophy, the Riserva was produced from those few plots which, despite frost damage, retained exceptional concentration and a firm tannin structure – selected not for their terroir identity, but for the sheer potential of the salvaged fruit, harvested on the estate's high plateaus at an altitude of nearly 500 metres. A vintage in which scarcity and quality coincided in a rare way: an objectively great wine-growing year met with a drastically reduced harvest, and the result embodies both truths.

A deep, dense ruby red with garnet-red highlights at the rim. The bouquet offers ripe cherry and wild forest fruits, interwoven with leather, roasted coffee and subtle spice, underpinned by a mineral depth that speaks to the concentration achieved through a strictly selected yield. Velvety and concentrated on the palate, with firm yet supple tannins, supported by lively acidity and a long, powerful finish – a rare wine that brings the contradictions of its own vintage to life with every sip. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very ripe, with notes of dried cherries and candied cranberries. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and a long, spicy finish. Ready to drink now." James Suckling

"The tannins are elegant and refined, underpinned by full-bodied fruit flavours, whilst inviting notes of mint, nutmeg, allspice and tobacco add nuance to the red berry core. The lively, crisp acidity creates an invigorating tension. The wine is almost ready to drink, but there is no rush." Decanter

"The organically grown Poggio Antico 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is smooth and expressive, captivating with lively primary fruit aromas featuring notes of cherry, dried raspberry and blue flowers, which reflect the vintage's fruit-driven character. Whilst it already shows its full potential on the palate, a hint of firm tannins suggests that a few more years will help the wine to develop its full balance." Wine Advocate

"Bright and persistent, this red displays cherry, blackberry and violet aromas and flavors. Offers a juicy feel midpalate and no shortage of structure, with vivid acidity and refined, supportive tannins. Shows excellent balance and length, with a savory, mineral-tinged ending." Wine Spectator