Winery · Tuscany

Poggio Antico

Name: Poggio Antico
Address: Tuscany, IT

Paolo Vagaggini crafts Brunello from Montalcino's highest ridge at 480 meters since 1976—terroir-driven wines that earned the 2020 vintage a 95-point Wine Spectator score.

What to do there

TourPoggio Antico: Brunello at 500mAt 500 meters altitude, Poggio Antico has some of the highest vineyards in Montalcino. The elevation creates wines with more freshness and elegance than the warmer valley floor. President Obama chose their Riserva to gift to Speaker Boehner. The estate offers tastings with spectacular views over the entire Brunello zone.

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Winery Case Basse di Soldera 1972 — Gianfranco Soldera, an insurance broker, bought abandoned land and crafted the Holy Grail of Brunello.