Poggio Antico
Madre Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend
Tuscany, Italy
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, 2019
Absolutely 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, 2013
More tangy than I would expect at this price range. Not as much depth but still pleasant.
More tangy than I would expect at this price range. Not as much depth but still pleasant.
Oct 20th, 2024Strong 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, 2021
Easy 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, 2018
Excellent! 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!