Poggio Antico - Brunello Di Montalcino 2018

Decanter.com

93 / 100

byGeorgina Hindlethe3/23/2023

A riot of red berry fruit nuances on the nose - baked and fresh, wonderfully aromatic. Bright and forward, this has a nice texture - smooth and sleek, lithe and sapid with a good juicy core of red berries, sour cherries and spicy tomato edges. Tannins give the frame and the slight grip and this has excellent fresh acidity. It's well worked, soft and light just losing some propulsion and density towards the finish but plenty to enjoy here.

Wine Advocate

94 / 100

byMonica Larnerthe3/9/2023

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino shows a pretty, mid-weight appearance with shiny dark ruby highlights. The wine offers soft fruit with cherry and wild forest berry at the front. On a second wave, it delivers light spice, earthy mineral and cured tobacco. Both the fruity and the savory sides of the wine are well balanced over solid tannic support and balanced freshness. Production is 29,000 bottles.

Poggio Antico has 33 hectares of vines, with 26 hectares designated to the production of Brunello di Montalcino. The estate started its conversion to organic farming in 2017. The estate just named a new general manager, Pier Giuseppe D'Alessandro, to replace the outgoing Federico Trost.

Jane Anson

93 / 100

byJane Ansonthe2/2/2023

This is a lovely wine, bright with plenty of momentum, nothing too structured or concentrated, reflecting the vintage style. Packed with raspberry fruit, orange peel and fresh acidities in abundance. Compelling for being light on its feet while still delivering a ton of flavour. You feel the air under its heels, and it is made for food. Winemaker Pippo d'Alessandro and Alessio Sostegni, 33ha estate, owner Marcel van Poecke.

Decanter.com

92 / 100

the11/10/2022

Sold in 2017 to a Belgian investment group, Poggio Antico is on the western flank of Montalcino boasting vineyards upwards of 500 metres. Aromas of pure red currants are infused with intriguing smoky incense. Midweight and well-proportioned, it features sleek and pristine red berries braced by powdery tannins and zesty acidity. Since acquiring the property, the new owners have undertaken extensive soil mapping to identify unique plots, allowing for precision viticulture, and have begun the conversion to organic viticulture.

Jamessuckling.com

94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe11/8/2022

Lovely purity of fruit with aromas of peaches, plums, ripe cherries and lemons, alongside some spice box and moss. Medium to full body with fine, creamy tannins. Wonderfully juicy and approachable with a supple and seamless finish. Drink now or hold.