Poggio Antico

Altero Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.213 ratings

9.02 pro ratings

Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy

Sangiovese

Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

9.2

Very balanced and more fruit-forward than I expected from an Italian wine. It was quite nice and paired very well with pasta.

Very balanced and more fruit-forward than I expected from an Italian wine. It was quite nice and paired very well with pasta.

Nov 15th, 2017

9.5

Wonderful

Wonderful

May 27th, 2019

9.5

It took decanting followed by aeration... but definitely worth it! Will be saving the rest for at least a few more years.

It took decanting followed by aeration... but definitely worth it! Will be saving the rest for at least a few more years.

Dec 9th, 2018

William Feinstein

9.2

Medium weight. Garnet color. Anisette, cedar and white pepper on the palate. Very nice.

Medium weight. Garnet color. Anisette, cedar and white pepper on the palate. Very nice.

Feb 16th, 2018

9.0

Classic Brunello. Earthy, mushroom, good acidity

Classic Brunello. Earthy, mushroom, good acidity

Jun 2nd, 2017

JoAnna Kobernik

9.6

Wonderful wine from start to finish. Perfectly balanced. Great way to celebrate a milestone birthday!

Wonderful wine from start to finish. Perfectly balanced. Great way to celebrate a milestone birthday!

May 20th, 2016

Giancarlo Cicero

Corked unfortunately

Corked unfortunately

Apr 2nd, 2017

Jeffrey Bragman

President at WINEPSYCH

9.0

Jeffrey had this 9 years ago

Jeffrey had this 9 years ago

Feb 28th, 2016

9.0

Tom had this 9 years ago

Tom had this 9 years ago

Feb 25th, 2016

9.2

Kevin had this 5 years ago

Kevin had this 5 years ago

Apr 5th, 2020