Poggio Antico - Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2017

95 Points Wine Enthusiast Earth and fruit play off of each other on the nose, where first soil and herbs are more present, then cherries and strawberries, finally meeting somewhere in between with dark chocolate and coffee aromas that follow onto the palate. The wine is clearly defined by robust tannins. 94 Points James Suckling I like the bitter chocolate, oreo and dried earth undertones to the dark cherry and mushroom fruit. Dense and compact, with a full body and firm, chewy tannins. Tannic. Give it a few years to calm down. Try after 2025. 93 Points Wine Spectator This red strikes a nice balance between ripe cherry and strawberry fruit, a rich texture and a dense yet refined structure. Reveals mineral, eucalyptus and Mediterranean scrub notes as this winds down on the lingering finish. Best from 2025 through 2040. 92 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Packaged with its distinctive black label, the Poggio Antico 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva reveals an accessible or open-k