Critics Ratings

‘Poggio Antico is one of the brightest stars in 2004 Brunello di Montalcino. Paola Gloder and her team deliver a gorgeous wine that reaches to the highest levels of aromatic richness and intensity. The wine is succulent, concentrated and elegant with amazing persistency. Only the slight sourness of its tannins prevented it from scoring higher. Age five more years.’ - Wine Enthusiast, 93/100 (Jun 2009)

‘The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino has held up very nicely. Black cherry, plum, smoke, tobacco, licorice and dark spices notes are all pushed forward. This is an especially dark, brooding style, but it works well. There is plenty to like, that much is evident. Just starting to enter its tertiary age, the 2004 has enough pure richness to drink well for another 7-10 years. The rich, explosive Poggio Antico style is very much in evidence.’ - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 92/100 (Feb 2015)

‘The estate’s 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is a soft, supple effort. Silky tannins frame a graceful core of perfumed ripe fruit. This medium-bodied Brunello reveals terrific length and focus in a mid-weight, polished style. The wine is likely to acquire more complexity in bottle but its balance makes it one of the more accessible 2004 Brunellos. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016.’ - Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, 90/100 (Jun 2009)

Provenance

Private Client