The vineyards of Poggio Antico rest on the highest hills of Montalcino. A 35-hectare (86 acres) vineyard area is cultivated at an altitude of almost 500 meters (1,640 ft).
The ancient and mixed soil is made up of calcareous rock and galestro (marl) forcing the Sangiovese grape to bring out its best expression, resulting in complex and elegant wines: the iconic Brunello.
Managing the vineyards to us means precision and constant presence among the rows . Thorough geological research allowed to classify Poggio Antico vineyards in 6 Macro units and 15 Soil Units: these represent the estate’s micro terroirs and are harvested and vinified separately.
Poggio Antico is the soaring home of Brunello: an exclusive experience in the light and colours of the most authentic Tuscany.
The variety of soils present in Poggio Antico offers rich and complex nuances: different expressions of the same vine can be found within the same vineyard.
Thus emerged the Soil Units: 15 micro terroirs and 6 Macro units that enhance the Estate’s “geological symphony”.
The Soil Units go beyond the idea of «vineyard», dividing the 35-hectare property in areas with soils having the same characteristics, which can be found on different plots.
Each Soil Unit is a “voice” of Poggio Antico, a unique and possible expression of its terroir.
The Soil Units offer an insight on the “natural origins” of each vineyard, identifying the needs of each area and the right time for harvest.
In the cellar, the Soil Units are vinified and fermented separately.
After tasting the fruit of every single vinification, the “sound” of each Unit is harmonized to create the final wine.
Made with 100% Sangiovese according to the traditional method, the Brunello embodies all the characteristics of the variety.
Long aging in the barrel and in the bottle endow this wine with structure and complexity: a great classic.
Poggio Antico's Brunello di Montalcino 2017 is deep and intense ruby red in colour.
The bouquet is well developed and persistent, and increases in intensity with further bottle aging. It has a very clean nose, with hints of blackberry and licorice.
In the mouth it is rounded and concentrated, with great vitality, yet elegant and harmonious, thanks to the particularly sweet tannins. It has a very long finish and ages gracefully under proper conditions.
Awards
16/20 Jancis Robinson
92/100 Wine Enthusiast
92/100 Wine Spectator
