2010 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Brunello

2010 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

98 JS

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James Suckling | 98 JS

So much opulence to this on the nose with very ripe and flamboyant black-cherry character and spices. Very floral. Hints of lemon rind. Full body, lots of tightness and polished tannins. Fine-grained. Fresh, long and incredible fruit. Last for minutes. A great wine indeed. Drink or hold.

James Suckling | 98 JS

This wine is inviting from the very first sip. The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a fine example of excellent winemaking at Poggio Antico. This Brunello opens to pretty layers of forest berry, blanched almond, grilled rosemary, balsam herb and cassis. The style adopted here is elegant and tight, and shows a high level of complexity. Poggio Antico has stepped away from the richer and more extracted style that I remember a few years ago. Instead, this is a long-term wine that needs more time to open, but that promises to improve with age. I would suggest opening the bottle after 2018 or longer if you can wait.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate | 95 RP

Scents of ripe plum, espresso, cake spice, menthol and a whiff of toasted oak lead the nose. The rich, concentrated palate offers mature black cherry, blackberry compote, licorice, mocha and vanilla alongside ripe tannins. It's already almost accessible but also shows modest staying power. Drink 2018–2025.

Wine Enthusiast | 92 WE

Type of Wine	Brunello : As you indulge in some fine Brunello, and you gaze into the deep brown elixir, your tongue will almost pulsate with excitement, as rich flavors of black cherry, chocolate, black raspberry, and blackberry are woven together like a heartfelt poem. An earthy, leathery undertone provides excellent con... Read More
Varietal	Sangiovese : When it comes to Tuscan wine, Sangiovese is king. This mighty grape variety resides not only in Tuscany, but throughout Italy. The varietal is responsible for some of the greatest wines in the country, including Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano a... Read More
Country	Italy : Italy is renowned as one of the world’s greatest gastronomic havens; from certified Prosciutto di Parma to the sea-side seafood eateries on the island of Sicily. However, this epicurean experience could not possibly be as hedonistic without the ethereal combination of the country’s plethora of fi... Read More
Region	Tuscany : Italian culture worships the concept of a shared meal, and their wines scream for a chance to be uncorked with your friends and family. The region's Mediterranean climate and hilly landscape combine to create a beautiful viticultural environment, where every chosen grape is brought to its full pot... Read More

Producer	Poggio Antico : Perched high upon the hill of Montalcino in the breathtaking Tuscan countryside, the vineyards of Poggio Antico race towards the skyline where the cone of the ancient volcano, Amiata, is visible to the naked eye. These privileged lands rest on the highest elevations of the “wine mountain” (Montal... Read More