Poggio Antico Altero Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2011

$99

96 Points Suckling                            A phenomenal Brunello di Montalcino from Tuscany and one of the top wines of the stellar 2011 vintage!  Very little imported to the U.S. so hurry. 96 Points James Suckling:  "I love the subtle aromas of rose petal, dark fruit and perfume that follow through to a full body, with fine tannins and a beautiful finish. It's very fine and pretty. Savory and delicate. Such finesse here. Drink or hold." Winemaker Tasting Notes:  Extremely dark and concentrated. Open, very persistent and clean with wonderful aromas of blackberries, raspberries, coffee, spices and vanilla. Rich, powerful, extremely concentrated yet elegant and velvety. The silky and ripe tannins make it particularly smooth to the palate. Loads of plum, dark cherry and licorice and a very very long finish. A wine that will keep and further improve for many years.

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Red Wine
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
750ml
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Thomas Epps

Wonderful

Wonderful

9.5

Thomas Epps

It took decanting followed by aeration... but definitely worth it! Will be saving the rest for at least a few more years.

It took decanting followed by aeration... but definitely worth it! Will be saving the rest for at least a few more years.

9.5

William Feinstein

Medium weight. Garnet color. Anisette, cedar and white pepper on the palate. Very nice.

Medium weight. Garnet color. Anisette, cedar and white pepper on the palate. Very nice.

9.2

Carl Fischer Delectable Pro

Very balanced and more fruit-forward than I expected from an Italian wine. It was quite nice and paired very well with pasta.

Very balanced and more fruit-forward than I expected from an Italian wine. It was quite nice and paired very well with pasta.

9.2

Rob Lewis

Classic Brunello. Earthy, mushroom, good acidity

Classic Brunello. Earthy, mushroom, good acidity

9.0

JoAnna Kobernik

Wonderful wine from start to finish. Perfectly balanced. Great way to celebrate a milestone birthday!

Wonderful wine from start to finish. Perfectly balanced. Great way to celebrate a milestone birthday!

9.6

Giancarlo Cicero

Corked unfortunately

Corked unfortunately

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