2017 Brunello di Montalcino
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Poggio Antico is another one of those Montalcino estates that you will forever remember if you've been lucky enough to visit. The vineyards enjoy unobstructed views all the way to the Tyrrhenian Sea (I think this is the only place in the appellation where you can see the water on a clear day). Fruit for the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is sourced from the I Poggi parcel with thin galestro and alberese soils. There is a lot of fresh fruit here, and the tannins are quite soft and supple. Production is 38,000 bottles.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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An excellent Brunello in a difficult vintage. Clear caramelised raspberry notes, sweet smoky soy and orange peel, lovely freshness for such a hot year, and has a lightness of touch to the red cherry and cassis fruit. The 2016 release of this wine through the Place last September came six months after the release in Italy, so this Spring release is putting it back in rhythm. Owner Marcel van Poecke, in organic conversion. 18 months in bottle after ageing 30 months in barrel.
Mid ruby with bricky rim. Sweet nose with minerally hints but still not entirely open. Embryonic and promising with perfumed cherry and strawberry fruit, supple acidity. The finish is charged with ripe, grainy tannins. Long, elegant and with a charming oak note and finely balanced. (WS)
A thoroughly drinkable and refined 2017 Brunello with pure cherry, berry and floral character with hints of cedar. It’s full-bodied yet has good tension and focus with a long and beautiful finish. Drink or hold.