Poggio Antico - Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2018 (750ml) Bordeaux Blend

Poggio Antico - Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2018 (750ml) Bordeaux BlendFollowing several snowfalls, winter has been one of the coldest in recent decades. The 2018 vintage experienced a very cool and windy climate, registering temperatures below average even during summer. This led maturation to last throughout September and benefit from the remarkable diurnal temperature variation. At the end of the month, we harvested perfectly fragrant Sangiovese grapes distinguished by a well balanced phenolic concentration, hinting

acid and tannin to keep the wine in perfect balance

The spring and early

with budbreak occurring two to three weeks earlier than in 2023

Grown organically and biodynamically

The Organic Merlot is food-friendly and fruity with gentle tannins and a smooth finish— all from organically-grown grapes with no added sulfites or other synthetic preservatives

the grapes – sourced from our own vineyards and those of partner wnegrowers – are carefully vinified and blended by our team

quite bold in flavor yet there is also control and focus

full-bodied wine with red fruit

is our Napa Valley proprietary red blend

The 2018 vintage turned up the amplitude on their Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #238

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