Poggio Antico - Montalcino

Hands tell the story of our deep bond with the land. The soils of the estate vary remarkably, even within the same vineyard: galestro, limestone, rocks, and marly clays weave together in a complex natural harmony. The most precious soils for Brunello di Montalcino are often low in vigor, but it is precisely this austerity that drives the vines' roots to search deeper, absorbing the essential nutrients that give life to the wines we seek to create. . . . #poggioantico #poggioanticowinery #brunello #brunellomontalcino #tuscany #wines

Brunello 2020 Vintage Report: Freshness Comes to the Fore (Part II) Some Brunello producers I spoke with late last month, when I invited more than 60 of them to our Tuscany office to taste samples, attributed this freshness to the diurnal shifts at night during that brief hot period, when temperatures dropped to about 26 Celsius in the early morning. “The vines, depending on where you are, never went into stress in August,” said Cecilia Leoneschi, the winemaker at Castiglion del Bosco Winery, adding that some isolated rainstorms at the end of August and early September gave the vines relief, allowing them to “start growing again.” Additionally, north-facing vineyards and those at higher altitudes were less affected by the heat and more resilient to the dry weather. “We always have high acidity, even in hot years,” said pier giuseppe d'alessandro, the general manager of Poggio Antico - Montalcino, which is arguably the highest-altitude winery in Montalcino, with vineyards at an average of 480 meters above sea level. He added that the pH levels in his 2020 reds were around 3.5 to 3.6, depending on the vineyard. “Our position gives us wines that are fresh.” Surprisingly, the alcohol levels in most of the 2020 Brunellos we tasted were relatively low. Given the heat in July and August, I would have expected extremely ripe grapes and wines with alcohol levels pushing 15 percent, but most were around 14 percent. This may be because many producers are now harvesting earlier. “It all depends on when you harvest,” admitted Lorenzo Sassetti of Sassetti Livio Pertimali. “You can’t generalize because it’s everyone’s personal choice, but I think everyone is picking earlier.” He added that some producers may be “picking a little too early now,” which can result in “slightly green tannins because the seeds are still green.” I agree with this observation to some extent. The pleasant, crunchy fruit and citrusy character were sometimes hindered by slightly austere tannins. Wines with smoother, more polished tannins received the highest ratings in our report. “I think how we make Brunello is different today than 10 or 20 years ago, and people drink them differently,” said Alessandro Brigidi, the winemaker for Casanuova delle Cerbaie. “Brunellos today are generally less heavy and more drinkable. They are less extracted.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g-RG8xVj #BrunelloDiMontalcino #Brunello2020 #WineTasting #ItalianWines #Montalcino #WineQuality #Vintages #WineLovers #Tuscany #WineNotes #Freshness #WineReview #WineCommunity #Winemaking #WineJourney #VineyardLife #WineStories #TastingNotes

🍷✨Some news is simply too special not to celebrate: Tre Bicchieri has returned Poggio Antico! We are incredibly proud to share that after 12 years, we have once again earned the coveted award from Gambero Rosso for our #Brunello di Montalcino 2019. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the dedication of our entire team, from the vineyard to the cellar. Only the top 2% of wines receive this honor, and we’re deeply grateful to be on that list. Thank you for your continued support! #PoggioAntico #Poggioanticowinery #Montalcino #brunellomontalcino #TreBicchieri #Brunello2019 #GamberoRosso

The Units of Soil are the foundation of our approach to vineyard management. Our thorough soil analyses in recent years have led us to pay ever more attention to the vineyard itself. We’ve tuned in to its needs and closely monitored the growth and quality of each plot. This allows us to tailor our interventions with precision, treating each area as a unique entity with its own characteristics and requirements. . . . #poggioantico #poggioanticowinery #tuscany #tuscanywine #brunello #brunellomontalcino

Harvest 2024, almost ready. The magic and the magnitude of the nature.

«The goal is actually very simple (though anything but easy): it's not about making the best wine in the world – a concept that often depends on personal preferences – but about making the best wine these vineyards can produce, the most honest and respectful expression of our microcosm, always ensuring that the plants we care for thrive, grow, and age in good health.»

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