The Poggio Antico 2021 Rosso di Montalcino offers dark cherry and blackberry over a mid-weight presentation and a velvety texture. The wine feels ripe and saturated. The approach works overall, but the alcohol content, measured here at 15.5%, really is too much. It makes drinking more than a few glasses undesirable and is not suited to this entry-level category. This is a 13,000-bottle release.

Rich and loaded with cherry, plum, earth and tobacco aromas and flavors. Firms up as this builds to the finish, where a light dusting of tannins reigns. Shows fine balance and length overall. Drink now through 2027. 1,250 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Rosso di Montalcino Select to Add