Expect dark cherry, dried red fruit, leather, dried herb, tobacco, and refined oak with full body, structured tannins, and bright acidity from elevation. The 2016 Brunello vintage is widely regarded as one of the great recent vintages.
- Varietal
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Region
- Italy / Tuscany / Montalcino
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, traditional Brunello, structured, age-worthy
The producer
Poggio Antico is one of Montalcino's higher-elevation estates, with vineyards reaching some of the highest altitudes in the appellation. The Altero is one of the estate's flagship single-cuvée Brunellos.
What critics say
Poggio Antico's Brunellos receive consistently strong reviews and are respected for their structure and freshness from high-elevation fruit.
Pairing
Bistecca alla Fiorentina, lamb shoulder with rosemary, aged Pecorino