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Poggio Antico

There are a number of parallels between this estate and that of Casanova di Neri. Here is another family business which has seen success despite control being turned over to one of the younger members of the family, in this case Paolo Gloder. Both estates have taken oenological advice from popular consultant Carlo Ferrini, and both focus strongly on Sangiovese, rather than including Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, as many other Tuscan estates do. The wines see the minimum wood influence, spending the shortest legally permitted time in large Slavonian botti.

The wines include Altero, essentially a Brunello, although officially classified as Vino da Tavola as it does not receive the necessary period of time in wood to claim that DOCG. Otherwise there is an extremely good and aromatic Brunello, and an excellent Rosso. (23/12/02)

Contact details:
Address: 53024 Montalcino
Telephone: +39 0577 848044
Fax: +39 0577 846563
Internet: www.poggioantico.com

Poggio Antico - Tasting Notes

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Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino 1997: A moderately intense red garnet hue. Some lovely dark fruits on the nose, with an edge of perfume and violets. A hard, awkward, youthful presence on the palate. Lean texture, strong acidity, with raw, somewhat rustic, spicy tannins. Nevertheless there's a good quantity of fruit with perfumed notes, and the hint of a developing fatness which should improve the texture. Hard tannins on the finish. Going through an awkward phase at present. 16+/20 (December 2002) Label