Poggio Antico Winery Guide

Winery Overview

A narrow, winding road flanked by vineyards and lined with straight-as-an-arrow cypress trees leads through the undulating Tuscan hillside toward the Poggio Antico Winery. The setting – a rustic 200-hectare estate dominated by woodlands, olive groves, and vineyards – is spectacular, but no less so are the stellar wines this family-run Montalcino winery produces. The iconic Brunello di Montalcino wine was the first in Italy to receive the most prestigious wine classification, D.O.C.G. (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita – controlled and guaranteed from the origin), and along with other wines, has been consistently praised in international media.

Poggio Antico, one of the highest-altitude estates in Tuscany, dates to the early 19th century, although no wine was made here until the 1970s when a wine cellar was built. In 1984, the Milanese couple Giancarlo and Nuccia Gloder, who had fallen in love with the estate, its wines, and this beautiful corner of Tuscany, bought Poggio Antico. Since 1987, their daughter Paola has managed the winery; in 1998, her husband, Alberto Montefiori, joined her.

The estate’s high altitude – which ensures cool nights – leaves an unmistakable footprint on the wines made here, creating a full bouquet that’s hard to find elsewhere in Montalcino.

Wines produced

Poggio Antico - Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
- Sangiovese
- 13.5% Alc
100% Sangiovese - 13,5% alc. Only made in best vintages. Minimum 5 years aging between oak and bottle.
Poggio Antico - Brunello di Montalcino "Altero"
- Sangiovese
- 13.5% Alc
100% Sangiovese - 13,5% alc. Modern style Brunello aged in large tonneaux French oak for two years.
Poggio Antico - Brunello di Montalcino
- Sangiovese
- 13.5% Alc
100% Sangiovese - 13,5% alc. Aged for minimum three years in large oak barrels.
Poggio Antico - Madre
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Sangiovese
- 13.5% Alc
50% Sangiovese & 50% Cabernet Sauvignon - 13,5% alc. This is Poggio Antico's premium Super Tuscan wine, tiny production.
Poggio Antico - Rosso di Montalcino
- Sangiovese
- 13.5% Alc
100% Sangiovese - 13,5% alc. Young wine with fresher acidity.

Winery Contact Details

Poggio Antico 53024 Montalcino (Siena) Italy Loc. Poggio Antico, 53024 Montalcino SI

Facts & Figures

A
Appellation
- (DOCG) Brunello di Montalcino
F
Founded
- 1970's
Area under Vine

2.5 hectares (80 acres) of the estate are under vine. Of these, 15.5 hectares (38 acres) date from the '70s and are in the process of being uprooted and replanted in order to increase the plant density, which used to be 3,300 vines per hectare (1,350 vines per acre) and in the new vineyards is now 6,060 (2,453 vines per acre). Another 17 hectares (42 acres) were planted in May 1997 and May 2001.
Age of vines

15.5 hectares date from the 1970s, 17 hectares date from 1997-2001
O
Oak barrel origin
- New Slovenian oak barrels and 500 Liter French oak barrels are used. The two sizes of barrels affect bouquet and tannin differently, so they may be alternated to differentiate the wines.
W
Winemaker
- Alberto Montefiori &amp
- Paola Gloder
O
Owner
- Gloder Family
P
Production
- For pre-2001 vintages, production is 75-80,000 bottles (about 6,500 cases) annually. For the 2001 and later vintages, total production is 90-95,000 bottles (about 7,700 cases).
Grape varietals

30 hectares (74 acres) are planted with Sangiovese and 2.5 hectares (6 acres) with Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape Varieties Used by the Winery

Winery Appellations

Brunello di Montalcino Wine Region Guide
Explore Montalcino, Tuscany - home of Brunello wine. Once isolated, now a famed wine destination with rich heritage and exquisite tastes. Explore region

Author

Genevieve Mc Carthy

Genevieve, originally from San Diego, California, has spent the last 25 years living in Europe, primarily in Spain, Ireland, and Italy. She has a background in the wine industry, having worked for a top wine importer in Ireland and a prestigious winery in Italy's Franciacorta region. In 2003, Genevieve founded Cellar Tours, a boutique wine tours company based in Madrid, Spain. She holds wine education credentials from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) in London and has a strong network within the European wine industry. Genevieve's specializes in organizing VIP tours to exclusive wineries that are not accessible to the general public. With a passion for food and wine, fluency in multiple languages, and expertise in luxury travel and tourism, Genevieve has built a successful career in creating unique wine experiences.

Poggio Antico Winery Guide

Winery Overview

Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour

Wines produced

Poggio Antico - Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

Poggio Antico - Brunello di Montalcino "Altero"

Poggio Antico - Brunello di Montalcino

Poggio Antico - Madre

Poggio Antico - Rosso di Montalcino

Winery Contact Details

Facts & Figures

Appellation

Founded

Area under Vine

Age of vines

Oak barrel origin

Winemaker

Owner

Production

Grape varietals

Grape Varieties Used by the Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon

Sangiovese

Winery Appellations

Brunello di Montalcino Wine Region Guide

Further Reading

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Sangiovese Grape Variety: Comes of Age

Guide to Italian White Wine

Top 10 Exclusive Tuscan Wineries for Discerning Travelers

Author

Genevieve Mc Carthy

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