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 83249-21
Label 83249-21

Poggio Antico - Madre - 2021

Producer
Poggio Antico
Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon
0% Sangiovese
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
UPC
8 03269788 4122
Red Wine
Verified Stock
83249-21
Product Ratings
James Suckling 92pt

This shows attractive purity and a concentration of dark fruit layered with spices, walnuts and hints of graphite. Firm and structured with medium to full body and a sturdy, lightly chewy ending. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

by James Suckling, 2025

Vinification

The two varieties were harvested and vinified separately. Both fermentations were regular, featuring long macerations and delicate extractions to enhance the remarkable phenolic potential.

Terroir

Organic and sustainable farming. Green manuring and cover cropping are applied as needed to balance nutrients, improve porosity, and reduce erosion. Pruning is tailored to vineyard age, soil type, vigor, and exposure to minimize stress and enhance longevity. Copper, sulfur, and natural antagonists combat pathogens. Natural manure boosts soil vitality, and plant fortifiers strengthen vines' defenses.

Mix of deep soils, rich in clay and good water capability. Vine training: spurred cordon and Guyut.

Harvest

The cold winter and spring (with temperatures below average) led to a slow sprouting. Abundant rains during the growing season allowed the plant to reach the right balance, an indispensable condition to accumulate a large amount of polyphenols and to get a perfect ripeness. Lastly, the strong temperature shifts during September and October, enhanced the phenolic component of each single vineyard. Hand-picked grapes between September 18th and October 12th. 12th.

Aging

Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon were aged separately in 500-L French oak tonneaux for 18 months. The varieties were blended before bottling and then aged for another 4 months in the bottle.