Poggio Antico Altero Brunello di Montalcino

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Poggio Antico

Poggio Antico Altero Brunello di Montalcino

Name: Poggio Antico Altero Brunello di Montalcino
Brand: Poggio Antico
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Italy, Tuscany

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.5

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Poggio Antico Altero Brunello di Montalcino is a premium red wine produced by Poggio Antico, a renowned winery located in the Montalcino appellation of Tuscany, Italy. The wine is made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the estate's vineyards, which are situated at an altitude of 500 meters above sea level. The vineyards benefit from a unique microclimate and soil composition, which impart distinctive flavors and aromas to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including aging in oak barrels for several years, resulting in a complex and elegant wine with notes of red fruit, spices, and leather. Poggio Antico Altero Brunello di Montalcino is a perfect representation of the Montalcino terroir and a must-try for any wine enthusiast.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Poggio Antico Altero Brunello di Montalcino is a stunning Italian red wine that displays aromas of ripe cherries, strawberries, and sweet spices.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich, with flavors of licorice, ripe plums, and baking spices. The tannins are firm yet round, and the finish is long and persistent. Overall, this is an excellent and complex wine that will continue to improve with age.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Semi-sweet

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

No/Low

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Sangiovese

ORIGINS

Winery: Poggio Antico

Region: Tuscany

Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions. Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.5

0 Reviews