2008 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Altero
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Rich and saturated with fruit. Big and blustrous. But transparent too. Pure Brunello. Still pretty chewy and with some savoury notes as well as all the ripe fruit. I'm enjoying the 2008s. (JR)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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The estate's 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Altero is a bit more fruit-forward and dense than the straight bottling. It, too, appears best suited for drinking over the near and medium term. There is excellent brightness and energy in the red fruit flavors, while floral and spice overtones add an upper register that is undeniably pleasing.
The estate’s 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Altero is a bit more fruit-forward and dense than the straight bottling. It, too, appears best suited for drinking over the near and medium term. There is excellent brightness and energy in the red fruit flavors, while floral and spice overtones add an upper register that is undeniably pleasing. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020. Importer: The Sorting Table, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 603-1461
Concentrated ruby with narrow rim showing the beginning of orange. Very closed and ethereal. Very backward on the palate too, but with elegant weight and lots of ripe fruit. (WS)