Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Altero 2017

Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Altero 2017

Poggio Antico, 0,75 l - 14.50%
100% Sangiovese

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€ 64.51
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Tuscany - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Altero 2017

Colour

Ruby red with subtle garnet reflections.

Bouquet

Variegated bouquet of cherries, stark apple, yellow peach and currant, combined with delicate withered violets and a hint of charcoal. There are then strong references to undergrowth and chocolate.

Flavour

On the palate, the harmony of the parts prevails: integrated alcohol, lively acidity and silky tannin. With above-average tastiness, it has a discreet length.

Pairing

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

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Features

Name Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Altero 2017
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Brunello di Montalcino
Year 2017
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese
Country
Region Tuscany
Origin Poggio Antico (Siena).
Vinification The fermentation period was quite short, 8 days, with relatively low temperatures, a maximum of 27°C, for 20 days.
Ageing Just over 3 years in French oak barriques of varying degrees of toasting, followed by 8 months of bottle ageing.
Total acidity 5.70 gr/L
Production year 15,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
On offer Price Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Altero 2017 € 64.51  ex VAT

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Vintage

xtraWine
95/100 
2017
Decanter
89/100 
2016
James Suckling
96/100 
2016
Robert Parker
96/100 
2016
Vinous
89/100 
2016
Wine Spectator
93/100 
2016
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2015
Decanter
91/100 
2015
James Suckling
97/100 
2015
Robert Parker
94/100 
2015
Vinous
91/100 
2015
Wine Spectator
92/100 
2015
Decanter
92/100 
2013
James Suckling
92/100 
2013
Robert Parker
95/100 
2013
Veronelli
 
3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2013
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2013
Wine Spectator
95/100 
2013
James Suckling
94/100 
2012
Robert Parker
95/100 
2012
Wine Spectator
93/100 
2012
James Suckling
95/100 
2011
Poggio Antico
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Poggio Antico is located in Montalcino, a small town in Tuscany about fifty kilometers south of Siena. The earliest written records of the estate date from the beginning of the 19th century, when the present boundaries were marked. At that time, the ...

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