Poggio Antico

Die Trauben für Poggio Anticos Rosso stammen seit jeher aus 100% Brunello-Lagen und der Wein ist ein echter Geheimtipp für Montalcino-Liebhaber. Nach einiger Belüftung betört er die Nase mit überwältigendem Gewürz-Strauß, reifen roten Kirschen und feiner Ledernote. Am Gaumen voll, fest und fleischig, die Struktur sehr poliert und ausgewogen. Ein Rosso, der mit einiger Geduld und weiterer Flaschenreife gut und gerne auch ein Brunello sein könnte: präzise, köstlich und mit schönem, langen Finale voller Tiefgang und reizvollem Nachhall. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Poggio Antico 2019 Rosso di Montalcino is spun tight with lots of cherry, cassis and tart fruit. Those lively primary tones are framed by light touches of spice and crushed stone. What stands out in the 2019 vintage is the extra concentration and richness of the mouthfeel." Robert Parker

"Raspberries and chestnuts with mushroom and earth undertones. It’s full-bodied with fine, chewy tannins and lively acidity. Vibrant and fleshy on the palate. Pure and balanced with a long, savory finish. Excellent for the category." James Suckling

Die Trauben für Poggio Anticos Rosso stammen seit jeher aus 100% Brunello-Lagen und der Wein ist ein echter Geheimtipp für Montalcino-Liebhaber. Nach einiger Belüftung betört er die Nase mit überwältigendem Gewürz-Strauß, reifen roten Kirschen und feiner Ledernote. Am Gaumen voll, fest und fleischig, die Struktur sehr poliert und ausgewogen. Ein Rosso, der mit einiger Geduld und weiterer Flaschenreife gut und gerne auch ein Brunello sein könnte: präzise, köstlich und mit schönem, langen Finale voller Tiefgang und reizvollem Nachhall. SUPERIORE.DE

"Milk chocolate, roses and blackcurrants on the nose, beguiling and appealing. Lively and juicy, bright and high toned, it's light almost, in a sense the flavours are so bright and alive but with texture and grip. Fresh strawberries, red cherries and blackcurrants but lifted with a fresh and cool edge that gives the palate so much joy. A great wine and an affordable price. Succulent and ripe but effortlessly framed. Really a wine you could drink today and enjoy it's youthful exuberance - in fact, it screams drink me now. An excellent food wine." Decanter

Lemartine glänzt in umwerfend schönem Rot. Dunkle Fruchtaromen, Granatapfel und Zimt entströmen seinem dichten, expressiven Bouquet und setzen sich am Gaumen vollmundig fort. Raffinierte Opulenz und ein Supertoskaner in Reinkultur! SUPERIORE.DE

"Lots of ripe cherry and raspberry aromas and flavors. It’s full and layered with ripe tannins and a flavorful finish. Just a hint of austerity at the end gives it interest." James Suckling

Madre ist eine elegante und zugleich saftige Cuvée aus Sangiovese und im Barrique gereiften Cabernet Sauvignon. Sein reiches, leicht tabak- und ledergefärbtes Bouquet und der eindrucksvolle, nachhaltige Geschmack geben ihm große Eigenständigkeit und Charakter. 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

"This is a blend of equal parts Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2016 Madre most definitely benefits from extra oxygen (I tasted the wine at different intervals after I had first opened the bottle). It's still a bit tight and nervous at this young stage of its life, and this of course bodes well for the aging future of the wine. In fact, I recommend you wait a year or two before pulling the cork. This is a cool and elegant vintage that delivers sharp lines of blue and blackberry fruit with subtle tones of spice and underbrush. The acidity is noticeable, and the wine offers tart fruit nuances on the close. Give it time to unwind in the glass." Robert Parker

Leuchtendes, sattes Rubin. Verführerische Nase mit ausgeprägten Noten nach reifen roten und dunklen Früchten, viel Kirsche und Zwetschge, dazu feine würzige Noten. Am Gaumen klar und geradlinig, öffnet sich mit viel festem Tannin, zeigt sich sehr geschliffen und spannt einen weiten Bogen. Im Finale saftig und lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"A layered and rich Brunello with chocolate, berry and cherry character. Full-bodied, very velvety and flavorful. Pretty and generous." James Suckling

"Mid ruby with orange tinges. Quite reluctant nose and a surprisingly open-knit palate of dark fruit and supple acidity. Fantastic, crunchy tannins on the finish. Can be approached now, but should be allowed to age." Jancis Robinson

"A fluid style, with pure cherry, raspberry and floral notes emanating from the vibrant structure. Leather, tobacco, spice and mineral details add depth as this unfolds into a long, expansive finish. The tannins are solid and integrated." Wine Spectator

"Paola Gloder's 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a delightful wine with easy-drinking appeal and lots of energy and personality locked within. This Brunello delivers smooth consistency and dark concentration with a saturated garnet hue. The aromas lift off the bouquet with power and determination. They include black berry, spice, cola, tobacco and mild espresso. The wine shows well integrated fruit tannins with good richness and supple power. Like other wines from this vintage, the mouthfeel is slightly leaner and more compact, but this is nicely compensated by its overall balance and focus." Robert Parker

Feine, seidige Tannine umrahmen einen Kern aus zerdrückten Beeren, Blumen, Lakritz und neuem Leder. Die innere Extraktsüße des Weins offenbart sich erst mit der Zeit der Belüftung und verleiht ihm Harmonie und Klasse. Bereits heute präsentiert sich ein ein super-eleganter und zugleich raffinierter und offener Brunello, der bei aller Fruchtfülle stets anmutig und frisch zugleich bleibt. Unsere Perspektive: Mit zunehmender Flaschenreife erhöht sich nochmals das Trinkvergnügen dieses erstklassigen Sangiovese! SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid ruby. Deep savoury cherry nose with hints of pine. Racy cherry fruit on the palate with fine coating tannins. Long, vibrant and concentrated. Gorgeous length and freshness." Jancis Robinson

"Ripe, sweet plum, cherry and blackberry flavors are complemented by iron and tobacco accents in this suave red. Shows fine balance and texture, with well-integrated tannins and acidity and a long, mouthwatering finish." Wine Spectator

"A debut on the Place this year from a vintage hailed as one of the best in the last decade. Grapes come from a 30-hectare vineyard bought in 2017 by Belgian businessman Marcel van Poecke who has invested heavily in replantings and new cellar facilities. The texture and overall feel here are lovely - powerful and succulent bramble fruits fill the palate, gliding across the tongue while coffee grounds and dried herbs settle in the background giving structure and definition. This has an aerial quality with real finesse." Decanter

"This is so aromatic and floral with cedar, dried roses, and black cherries. It’s full-bodied, yet so refined and tight with silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Tight and focused. Needs time to open, but shows beautiful finesse and focus." James Suckling

"The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino offers a pure and classic expression of the vintage with bright fruit tones, wild cherry, toasted nut, blue flower and forest floor. Whereas the other wines in the Poggio Antico portfolio undergo aging in smaller tonneaux, this wine is aged in large Slavonian casks instead. You taste the lift and brightness of the fruit, and it's all quite lovely. Grapes are sourced across a 13-hectare site at a very high 500 meters in elevation. The name of this area is I Poggi, and the soils here are a bit lighter and rockier with both schistous galestro and limestone alberese. I love the delicate approach here, the intensity of those floral aromas, and the silky nature of the mouthfeel. This classic Brunello really stands out." Robert Parker

"Classic Sangiovese aromas of underbrush, wild berry and new leather mingle with whiffs of camphor. Supremely elegant, the focused palate shows precision and great energy, featuring juicy red cherry, pomegranate, white pepper and black tea set against chiseled, refined tannins. Vibrant acidity keeps it balanced while a salty mineral note lingers on the close. Fantastic showing." Wine Enthusiast

Mittleres Rubinrot mit orangefarbenen Reflexen. In der Nase schöne Kirsch-, Himbeer- und Blumennoten, dazu etwas Espresso und Gewürznoten. Am Gaumen eine geschmeidige Konsistenz, spannende Tiefe und vielschichtige Fruchtnoten. Er präsentiert sich lang und mittelschwer, seine Eleganz und das fokussierte Gesamtbild machen ihn zu einem der besten des Jahrgangs. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas recalling underbrush, crushed botanical herbs, wild rose and forest berries waft out of the glass. Linear and medium-bodied, the elegant palate offers dried cherry, licorice and ground clove set against fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"This is firm and underscored by a mineral streak, displaying strawberry, cherry, earth, spice and tobacco flavors. Shows harmony and should really come together in 2-3 years. Fine length." Wine Spectator

"Poggio Antico is another one of those Montalcino estates that you will forever remember if you've been lucky enough to visit. The vineyards enjoy unobstructed views all the way to the Tyrrhenian Sea (I think this is the only place in the appellation where you can see the water on a clear day). Fruit for the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is sourced from the I Poggi parcel with thin galestro and alberese soils. There is a lot of fresh fruit here, and the tannins are quite soft and supple." Robert Parker

"A thoroughly drinkable and refined 2017 Brunello with pure cherry, berry and floral character with hints of cedar. It’s full-bodied yet has good tension and focus with a long and beautiful finish." James Suckling

Strahlendes Rubinrot. Das Bouquet betört mit rauchigen Noten, dann etwas Pflaume, Brombeeren, Gewürznelke. Im Trunk ist Altero 2013 sehr saftig mit mehrlagiger Frucht wir Brombeere und Kirsche. Das feine Tanningerüst ummantelt die präzisen Aromen meisterlich. Im Abgang ist er vielschichtig und nicht ohne gewissen Druck - für uns ist er an Ausgewogenheit und Persönlichkeit der Archetyp des Poggio-Antico-Stils. SUPERIORE.DE

"Konzentriertes Rubin mit leichtem Granatschimmer. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Leder und getrockneten Steinpilzen, Brombeeren und Kirschenkonfitüre. Rund und geschmeidig am Gaumen, zeigt viel reife Frucht, Himbeeren, Brombeeren, die ganze Palette, öffnet sich mit geschliffenem, feinem Tannin, zeigt viel Schichten, satter Nachhall." 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

Altero - das Flaggschiff der Kellerei - ist ein wunderschöner, geschmeidiger Wein, der mit dunkelroten Kirschen, Kirschwasser, Menthol, Pinienholz und Gewürzen aufwartet. Der seidige Abgang wird von süßen, blumigen Noten umhüllt. Der Spitzenjahrgang 2015 zeichnet sich durch seine feine Textur und eine tadellose Gesamtbalance bei gleichsam hoher Dichte aus. Für uns ist er einer der abgerundetsten, präzisesten und reichhaltigsten Brunello dieses Jahrgangs mit einem Alterungspotenzial, das jeglichen Erwartungshorizont erfüllen wird. SUPERIORE.DE

"Einnehmende Nase nach Himbeeren und Veilchen; die Säure akzentuiert, viel Saft und Fülle, kurz: ein grosser, eleganter Sangiovese mit Schliff, Fruchtigkeit und Länge. Kann reifen." Vinum

"Leuchtendes, sattes Rubingranat. Intensive und klare Nase, nach Veilchen und dunklen Kirschen, im Hintergrund nach Preiselbeeren. Viel knackige Kirsche am Gaumen, geschliffenes, gut eingebautes Tannin, geschmeidig und lang." Falstaff

"One of the first things I notice in the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Altero is the increased richness or concentration (especially compared to the estate's classic Brunello from the same vintage). That wine is slightly more streamlined and contoured compared to the Altero that wears a heavier mantle made with thicker fiber and texture. This impression is especially evident on the bouquet where you pick up a hint of extra softness or ripeness that comes thanks to this warm vintage. The bouquet offers sensations of dried cherry skin or plum with sweet spice and moist potting soil." Robert Parker

"A beautiful cascade of blue and darker fruit precedes generous, enticing notes of saffron, dried orange rind, cumin, roasted thyme and nutmeg. Balanced and tightly framed on the medium-to full-bodied palate with mouthwatering fruit and crunchy acidity, coloring an ornately woven structure of silky tannins. Very long and velvety on the finish. Everything is where it should be." James Suckling

Im Bouquet dunkelrote Kirschen, Kirschwasser, Menthol, Pinienholz und Gewürze. Der seidige Abgang wird von süßen, blumigen Noten umhüllt. Der Spitzenjahrgang 2016 zeichnet sich durch seine feine Textur und eine tadellose Gesamtbalance bei gleichsam hoher Dichte aus. Für uns ist er einer der abgerundetsten, präzisesten und reichhaltigsten Brunello dieses Jahrgangs mit einem Alterungspotenzial, das jeglichen Erwartungshorizont erfüllen wird. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid to deep ruby. Deeper and more brooding than the regular Brunello. Quite closed on the palate but this is real class in the making. Racy cherry palate with gorgeous coating tannins with amazing depth and spread." Jancis Robinson

"This Brunello offers ample cherry and raspberry fruit, along with underbrush and earth flavors, backed by robust tannins. Shows a rich texture midpalate, along with a strong grip on the finish." Wine Spectator

"Rose, citrus, wild herb and new leather aromas come to the forefront. Enveloping and loaded with finesse, the linear, full-bodied palate delivers juicy cherry, orange zest, licorice and a hint of graphite alongside taut, close-grained tannins that leave a firm finish. It's balanced, with vibrant acidity. Youthfully austere." Wine Enthusiast

"I love the decadent edge to the ripe black cherries, cherries and cedar with some sandalwood. It’s full-bodied and very tight with polished, refined tannins that give the wine wonderful length and focus. So long and exquisite." James Suckling

"If you have visited the site that gives birth to this wine, it's impossible to forget the view. This is one of the only (maybe the only) vineyard in Montalcino from which you can see the twinkle of light that reflects off the Tyrrhenian Sea in the far distance. That altitude, exposure and open panorama shapes the very elegant Poggio Antico 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Altero. Specifically, the fruit comes from Il Vignone, located in the I Poggi area, at 500 meters in altitude (very high for Montalcino). Il Vignone measures just under five hectares and sees loose, well-draining soils. The wine reveals dark fruit intensity and concentration with black cherry, plum and tilled earth. There's a tangy hint of tilled earth or dried lilac as well. The character of this wine is more robust for sure, but that elegance that we saw in the classic Brunello is also present here." Robert Parker

Ein strahlendes Brombeerbouquet, zu dem sich im Hintergrund ein Hauch von Leder gesellt. Obwohl modern konzipiert, ist dieser Tropfen seiner Heimat doch stark verhaftet und weist der für die Höhenlagen Montalcinos typischen Säure die tragende Rolle in seinem betörend großzügigen Geschmack zu. Ansprechend, geschmeidig und herrlich nachhaltig! SUPERIORE.DE

"Nuancen von roten Beeren, Veilchen und Tabak; kompakter Bau mit gut eingebundenen Tanninen, Saft und perfekt integrierter Säure, finessenreich und mit Lagerpotenzial. Passt hervorragend zu Wildgerichten." 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

Poggio Anticos Riserva aus dem sonnenverwöhnten und sehr ausgewogenen Jahr 2015 ist nicht wie frühere Jahrgänge anfänglich dicht, fest und verschlossen. Vielmehr besticht er bereits kurz nach dem Öffnen durch seine Eleganz, Finesse und Reichhaltigkeit. Wunderbare Schichten von Waldbeeren, Mandeln, Pflaumen, Kräutern und Cassis. Am Gaumen dann sehr komplex mit einer Fruchtkomposition wie aus dem Lehrbuch und einem feinwürzigen Nerv, der zusätzliche Spannung verleiht und den wunderbar gezirkelten Bogen aus Tannin, Säure und warmem Schmelz ergänzt. Gerade einmal 9.000 Flaschen der Einzellage Il Vignone gelangen in den Verkauf. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of truffle, mocha, new leather and camphor mingle with a whiff of oak-driven spice. Combining structure and elegance, the full-bodied, savory palate delivers black cherry, blackberry, licorice and espresso framed in firm, fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"A very opulent style with loads of black-cherry, plum, chocolate, cookie, and dark-chocolate aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied and very layered with loads of fruit and spices. Extremely long and flavorful. Needs time to come completely together, but so gorgeous." James Suckling

"The Poggio Antico 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a thickly textured and rich wine with fruit-driven flavors and extra fiber. The wine sings with the characteristics of this vintage that will be remembered for the sunshine, the warmth and the picture-perfect fruit. Each cluster hung from the vine with glorious perfection. There is more warmth and dark plum intensity here for sure, and you also get greater latitude in terms of those savory tones of leather, tobacco and tilled earth. The Riserva is sourced from the Il Vignone site at a high 500 meters above sea level where summer breezes keep the grapes healthy and ripe." Robert Parker

"Sweet red cherries on the nose with cherry pit too against a savoury spice aspect, clove, vanilla and cinnamon. Tannins are mouthcoating and grippy with dark sweet liquorice, tar, burnt caramel, clove and blackcurrants. The whole palate feels quite darkly toned, rich and gently spiced with a cooling minerality underneath and at the end too which keeps it all lifted. Bold, structured and supremely powerful but still with plenty of glamour. It's a confident wine barely flexing its muscles right now - all held in check with lots more to give. Gorgeously sexy and seductive. Still so young." Decanter

Spitzen-Riserva aus großem Jahrgang. Dunkles Rubin, in der Nase süßfruchtiges Pflaumenaroma, gefolgt von Vanille, Feige und Schokolade, der Geschmack sehr dicht, konzentriert und fruchtig. Ein Wein von guter Struktur und schöner Balance mit einem bemerkenswerten Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid ruby with narrow bricky rim. Savoury nose with hints of raw meat and cherry. Minerally, salty notes. Lush, layered cherry fruit with polished tannins and lots of juicy acidity on the finish mingling with the concentrated fruit. Youthful but can be approached now." Jancis Robinson

"There’s a real purity of sangiovese fruit here with cherries, orange peel and sandalwood. It’s full-bodied yet so tight and refined as well as structured. Fine tannins lead you down deep into the palate which opens up at the end. Fascinating. Drink in 2024 and onwards." James Suckling

"The Poggio Antico 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva absolutely delivers the goods, especially if you are in the market for a rich and robust expression of Sangiovese with dark fruit, cherry, leather, spice and tar. The finish is smooth and velvety, and although you recognize the structure of the wine, you by no means feel the tannins in any obvious way." Robert Parker

"This stunning red leads off with a beam of cherry, kirsch and violet flavors, while mineral, tobacco and ash lend accents. Fresh and juicy, with fine harmony and an exceptional aftertaste that echoes the fruit and mineral elements. Its solid structure gives this fine aging potential." Wine Spectator

Feine, seidige Tannine umrahmen einen Kern aus zerdrückten Beeren, Blumen, Lakritz und neuem Leder. Die innere Extraktsüße des Weins offenbart sich erst mit der Zeit der Belüftung und verleiht ihm Harmonie und Klasse. Bereits heute präsentiert sich ein ein super-eleganter und zugleich raffinierter und offener Brunello, der bei aller Fruchtfülle stets anmutig und frisch zugleich bleibt. Unsere Perspektive: Mit zunehmender Flaschenreife erhöht sich nochmals das Trinkvergnügen dieses erstklassigen Sangiovese! SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid ruby. Deep savoury cherry nose with hints of pine. Racy cherry fruit on the palate with fine coating tannins. Long, vibrant and concentrated. Gorgeous length and freshness." Jancis Robinson

"Ripe, sweet plum, cherry and blackberry flavors are complemented by iron and tobacco accents in this suave red. Shows fine balance and texture, with well-integrated tannins and acidity and a long, mouthwatering finish." Wine Spectator

"A debut on the Place this year from a vintage hailed as one of the best in the last decade. Grapes come from a 30-hectare vineyard bought in 2017 by Belgian businessman Marcel van Poecke who has invested heavily in replantings and new cellar facilities. The texture and overall feel here are lovely - powerful and succulent bramble fruits fill the palate, gliding across the tongue while coffee grounds and dried herbs settle in the background giving structure and definition. This has an aerial quality with real finesse." Decanter

"This is so aromatic and floral with cedar, dried roses, and black cherries. It’s full-bodied, yet so refined and tight with silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Tight and focused. Needs time to open, but shows beautiful finesse and focus." James Suckling

"The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino offers a pure and classic expression of the vintage with bright fruit tones, wild cherry, toasted nut, blue flower and forest floor. Whereas the other wines in the Poggio Antico portfolio undergo aging in smaller tonneaux, this wine is aged in large Slavonian casks instead. You taste the lift and brightness of the fruit, and it's all quite lovely. Grapes are sourced across a 13-hectare site at a very high 500 meters in elevation. The name of this area is I Poggi, and the soils here are a bit lighter and rockier with both schistous galestro and limestone alberese. I love the delicate approach here, the intensity of those floral aromas, and the silky nature of the mouthfeel. This classic Brunello really stands out." Robert Parker

"Classic Sangiovese aromas of underbrush, wild berry and new leather mingle with whiffs of camphor. Supremely elegant, the focused palate shows precision and great energy, featuring juicy red cherry, pomegranate, white pepper and black tea set against chiseled, refined tannins. Vibrant acidity keeps it balanced while a salty mineral note lingers on the close. Fantastic showing." Wine Enthusiast

Feine, seidige Tannine umrahmen einen Kern aus zerdrückten Beeren, Blumen, Lakritz und neuem Leder. Die innere Extraktsüße des Weins offenbart sich erst mit der Zeit der Belüftung und verleiht ihm Harmonie und Klasse. Bereits heute präsentiert sich ein ein super-eleganter und zugleich raffinierter und offener Brunello, der bei aller Fruchtfülle stets anmutig und frisch zugleich bleibt. Unsere Perspektive: Mit zunehmender Flaschenreife erhöht sich nochmals das Trinkvergnügen dieses erstklassigen Sangiovese! SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid ruby. Deep savoury cherry nose with hints of pine. Racy cherry fruit on the palate with fine coating tannins. Long, vibrant and concentrated. Gorgeous length and freshness." Jancis Robinson

"Ripe, sweet plum, cherry and blackberry flavors are complemented by iron and tobacco accents in this suave red. Shows fine balance and texture, with well-integrated tannins and acidity and a long, mouthwatering finish." Wine Spectator

"A debut on the Place this year from a vintage hailed as one of the best in the last decade. Grapes come from a 30-hectare vineyard bought in 2017 by Belgian businessman Marcel van Poecke who has invested heavily in replantings and new cellar facilities. The texture and overall feel here are lovely - powerful and succulent bramble fruits fill the palate, gliding across the tongue while coffee grounds and dried herbs settle in the background giving structure and definition. This has an aerial quality with real finesse." Decanter

"This is so aromatic and floral with cedar, dried roses, and black cherries. It’s full-bodied, yet so refined and tight with silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Tight and focused. Needs time to open, but shows beautiful finesse and focus." James Suckling

"The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino offers a pure and classic expression of the vintage with bright fruit tones, wild cherry, toasted nut, blue flower and forest floor. Whereas the other wines in the Poggio Antico portfolio undergo aging in smaller tonneaux, this wine is aged in large Slavonian casks instead. You taste the lift and brightness of the fruit, and it's all quite lovely. Grapes are sourced across a 13-hectare site at a very high 500 meters in elevation. The name of this area is I Poggi, and the soils here are a bit lighter and rockier with both schistous galestro and limestone alberese. I love the delicate approach here, the intensity of those floral aromas, and the silky nature of the mouthfeel. This classic Brunello really stands out." Robert Parker

"Classic Sangiovese aromas of underbrush, wild berry and new leather mingle with whiffs of camphor. Supremely elegant, the focused palate shows precision and great energy, featuring juicy red cherry, pomegranate, white pepper and black tea set against chiseled, refined tannins. Vibrant acidity keeps it balanced while a salty mineral note lingers on the close. Fantastic showing." Wine Enthusiast

Altero - das Flaggschiff der Kellerei - ist ein wunderschöner, geschmeidiger Wein, der mit dunkelroten Kirschen, Kirschwasser, Menthol, Pinienholz und Gewürzen aufwartet. Der seidige Abgang wird von süßen, blumigen Noten umhüllt. Der Spitzenjahrgang 2015 zeichnet sich durch seine feine Textur und eine tadellose Gesamtbalance bei gleichsam hoher Dichte aus. Für uns ist er einer der abgerundetsten, präzisesten und reichhaltigsten Brunello dieses Jahrgangs mit einem Alterungspotenzial, das jeglichen Erwartungshorizont erfüllen wird. SUPERIORE.DE

"Einnehmende Nase nach Himbeeren und Veilchen; die Säure akzentuiert, viel Saft und Fülle, kurz: ein grosser, eleganter Sangiovese mit Schliff, Fruchtigkeit und Länge. Kann reifen." Vinum

"Leuchtendes, sattes Rubingranat. Intensive und klare Nase, nach Veilchen und dunklen Kirschen, im Hintergrund nach Preiselbeeren. Viel knackige Kirsche am Gaumen, geschliffenes, gut eingebautes Tannin, geschmeidig und lang." Falstaff

"One of the first things I notice in the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Altero is the increased richness or concentration (especially compared to the estate's classic Brunello from the same vintage). That wine is slightly more streamlined and contoured compared to the Altero that wears a heavier mantle made with thicker fiber and texture. This impression is especially evident on the bouquet where you pick up a hint of extra softness or ripeness that comes thanks to this warm vintage. The bouquet offers sensations of dried cherry skin or plum with sweet spice and moist potting soil." Robert Parker

"A beautiful cascade of blue and darker fruit precedes generous, enticing notes of saffron, dried orange rind, cumin, roasted thyme and nutmeg. Balanced and tightly framed on the medium-to full-bodied palate with mouthwatering fruit and crunchy acidity, coloring an ornately woven structure of silky tannins. Very long and velvety on the finish. Everything is where it should be." James Suckling

Im Bouquet dunkelrote Kirschen, Kirschwasser, Menthol, Pinienholz und Gewürze. Der seidige Abgang wird von süßen, blumigen Noten umhüllt. Der Spitzenjahrgang 2016 zeichnet sich durch seine feine Textur und eine tadellose Gesamtbalance bei gleichsam hoher Dichte aus. Für uns ist er einer der abgerundetsten, präzisesten und reichhaltigsten Brunello dieses Jahrgangs mit einem Alterungspotenzial, das jeglichen Erwartungshorizont erfüllen wird. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid to deep ruby. Deeper and more brooding than the regular Brunello. Quite closed on the palate but this is real class in the making. Racy cherry palate with gorgeous coating tannins with amazing depth and spread." Jancis Robinson

"This Brunello offers ample cherry and raspberry fruit, along with underbrush and earth flavors, backed by robust tannins. Shows a rich texture midpalate, along with a strong grip on the finish." Wine Spectator

"Rose, citrus, wild herb and new leather aromas come to the forefront. Enveloping and loaded with finesse, the linear, full-bodied palate delivers juicy cherry, orange zest, licorice and a hint of graphite alongside taut, close-grained tannins that leave a firm finish. It's balanced, with vibrant acidity. Youthfully austere." Wine Enthusiast

"I love the decadent edge to the ripe black cherries, cherries and cedar with some sandalwood. It’s full-bodied and very tight with polished, refined tannins that give the wine wonderful length and focus. So long and exquisite." James Suckling

"If you have visited the site that gives birth to this wine, it's impossible to forget the view. This is one of the only (maybe the only) vineyard in Montalcino from which you can see the twinkle of light that reflects off the Tyrrhenian Sea in the far distance. That altitude, exposure and open panorama shapes the very elegant Poggio Antico 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Altero. Specifically, the fruit comes from Il Vignone, located in the I Poggi area, at 500 meters in altitude (very high for Montalcino). Il Vignone measures just under five hectares and sees loose, well-draining soils. The wine reveals dark fruit intensity and concentration with black cherry, plum and tilled earth. There's a tangy hint of tilled earth or dried lilac as well. The character of this wine is more robust for sure, but that elegance that we saw in the classic Brunello is also present here." Robert Parker

Poggio Anticos Riserva aus dem sonnenverwöhnten und sehr ausgewogenen Jahr 2015 ist nicht wie frühere Jahrgänge anfänglich dicht, fest und verschlossen. Vielmehr besticht er bereits kurz nach dem Öffnen durch seine Eleganz, Finesse und Reichhaltigkeit. Wunderbare Schichten von Waldbeeren, Mandeln, Pflaumen, Kräutern und Cassis. Am Gaumen dann sehr komplex mit einer Fruchtkomposition wie aus dem Lehrbuch und einem feinwürzigen Nerv, der zusätzliche Spannung verleiht und den wunderbar gezirkelten Bogen aus Tannin, Säure und warmem Schmelz ergänzt. Gerade einmal 9.000 Flaschen der Einzellage Il Vignone gelangen in den Verkauf. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of truffle, mocha, new leather and camphor mingle with a whiff of oak-driven spice. Combining structure and elegance, the full-bodied, savory palate delivers black cherry, blackberry, licorice and espresso framed in firm, fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"A very opulent style with loads of black-cherry, plum, chocolate, cookie, and dark-chocolate aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied and very layered with loads of fruit and spices. Extremely long and flavorful. Needs time to come completely together, but so gorgeous." James Suckling

"The Poggio Antico 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a thickly textured and rich wine with fruit-driven flavors and extra fiber. The wine sings with the characteristics of this vintage that will be remembered for the sunshine, the warmth and the picture-perfect fruit. Each cluster hung from the vine with glorious perfection. There is more warmth and dark plum intensity here for sure, and you also get greater latitude in terms of those savory tones of leather, tobacco and tilled earth. The Riserva is sourced from the Il Vignone site at a high 500 meters above sea level where summer breezes keep the grapes healthy and ripe." Robert Parker

"Sweet red cherries on the nose with cherry pit too against a savoury spice aspect, clove, vanilla and cinnamon. Tannins are mouthcoating and grippy with dark sweet liquorice, tar, burnt caramel, clove and blackcurrants. The whole palate feels quite darkly toned, rich and gently spiced with a cooling minerality underneath and at the end too which keeps it all lifted. Bold, structured and supremely powerful but still with plenty of glamour. It's a confident wine barely flexing its muscles right now - all held in check with lots more to give. Gorgeously sexy and seductive. Still so young." Decanter