Poggio Antico
Madre Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend
Poggio Antico was founded in 1976 and consist of 50 clayey, calcareous acres of Brunello di Montalcino. A blend of 50% Sangiovese, 50% Cab Sauv, aromas of ripe black fruit with sweet spice notes. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with hints of cacao, good structure, well balanced. Youthful fine tannins, lingering, ending with concentrated fruits. Good now, has aging pontential.
Poggio Antico was founded in 1976 and consist of 50 clayey, calcareous acres of Brunello di Montalcino. A blend of 50% Sangiovese, 50% Cab Sauv, aromas of ripe black fruit with sweet spice notes. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with hints of cacao, good structure, well balanced. Youthful fine tannins, lingering, ending with concentrated fruits. Good now, has aging pontential.
May 4th, 2019Absolutely loved this wine. Cab added to the Sangiovese makes this very interesting.
Absolutely loved this wine. Cab added to the Sangiovese makes this very interesting.
1 person found it helpfulOct 17th, 2013Had with dinner this time and it was equally amazing particularly with the rib eye.
Had with dinner this time and it was equally amazing particularly with the rib eye.
Oct 20th, 2013Strong tannins, but decently well balanced, leather, chocolate, floral maybe violets, so lovely
Strong tannins, but decently well balanced, leather, chocolate, floral maybe violets, so lovely
Apr 26th, 2021Easy drinking. Fruit forward. Not hammy. Low tannins.
Easy drinking. Fruit forward. Not hammy. Low tannins.
Dec 25th, 2019Super Tuscan 50/50 Sangiovese and Cab. Lots of tannins, red fruits, clean with moderate acid finish.
Super Tuscan 50/50 Sangiovese and Cab. Lots of tannins, red fruits, clean with moderate acid finish.
Oct 5th, 2018Excellent! Nez un peu cuir et fruits, un peu poivron. Long et tannins soyeux, valait l'attente!
Excellent! Nez un peu cuir et fruits, un peu poivron. Long et tannins soyeux, valait l'attente!
Reliving our time at their winery in 2013. Brought a few back and this is Incredible right now! Red fruits, Oak, VERY full bodied with a 30 sec finish!! Bet this would be good in 5 more years too.......outstanding Super Tuscan, and what a flash back to tasting it at the winery in Montalcino!!
Reliving our time at their winery in 2013. Brought a few back and this is Incredible right now! Red fruits, Oak, VERY full bodied with a 30 sec finish!! Bet this would be good in 5 more years too.......outstanding Super Tuscan, and what a flash back to tasting it at the winery in Montalcino!!
Oct 30th, 2016