Monte Antico, Tuscany, Italy, 2021

Monte Antico was established in the early 1970s and takes its name from the medieval town of the same name located in the Maremma, just a short distance from Montalcino.

 

85% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is the creation of consultant winemaker Franco Bernabei, whose winemaking genius was behind the launch of a string of iconic Super-Tuscans including Fontodi’s Flaccianello in 1981 and Felsina’s Fontalloro in 1983. The historic estate, which is surrounded by vineyards, forests, olive groves and even a hunting reserve.

 

This accessible Super Tuscan has an elegant bouquet of leather, black cherries, liquorice and plums leading to a medium to full-bodied palate where ripe red fruit show off the goût de terroir in addition to subtle notes of vanilla and violets, which harmonise and linger, interlacing with the soft tannins and gorgeous silky texture. A firm backbone with perfect integration of acidity and fruit.