The season is officially underway. The first buds are peeking out between the rows, and with them, the 2025 vintage starts to take shape. In the cellar, we're preparing for new releases. Outside the cellar, we’re getting ready for Vinitaly – with two great scores in our pocket and our sights set on the biggest project of the year: replanting Madre, a vineyard that’s meant to lead the way forward.


After weeks spent pruning and tying – meticulously, one vine at a time – March brought the first signs of movement. Buds are swelling, some already cracking open. If the weather stays stable, full budbreak should hit between late March and early April. It’s always an exciting moment, one that marks the real beginning of a new cycle.

The weather's been up and down, but nothing too far off normal. February, though, surprised us – it was the rainiest we’ve seen in six years. That threw off a few tasks, like under-vine work, which we’ve had to push back due to the persistent humidity. On the flip side, we’ve kept busy with vineyard maintenance and prepping the structures for new plantings.

If conditions hold, we’re hoping to begin planting Madre soon. The soil’s ready – we’re just waiting for the right window to jump in.

Meanwhile, we’re already thinking ahead when it comes to vineyard protection. The climate might be unpredictable, but the vines are healthy, and our team is out there every day, steady and focused as always.

In the cellar, the work never really stops. Wine is an ever-evolving creature – and as such, it needs constant care and attention.

Right now, our routine includes weekly top-ups, safety check-ins, and a steady flow of tastings. We recently reviewed the 2024 base wines and checked in on some of the older vintages. The 2021 is nearly ready to bottle – it’s got great lift, clean aromatics, and silky, never aggressive tannins.

The 2022s are maturing nicely: Vigna I Poggi and Brunello are in concrete for a slow, gentle evolution, while the Riserva continues its élevage in 25hl French oak casks, which best enhance its volume on the palate.

Even the 2023s are shaping up better than expected. Despite the tough harvest, the wines are coming into their own, with polished tannins and vibrant fruit.

Outside the winery, Vinitaly is around the corner. Our calendar’s packed – press, partners, longtime clients. We’re excited to be heading in with a vintage that’s already made a strong impression: 95 points each for the Brunello and Vigna I Poggi from Wine Spectator and Falstaff is something to celebrate!

We also know the broader international landscape isn’t easy right now. We feel it, too. We’re facing it with clarity and optimism, holding onto what matters most: the relationships we’ve built – solid, trust-based connections that are the real foundation of Poggio Antico. Now more than ever.

See you soon!
Pippo