VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO D.O.C.G.
Vintage characteristics
2018
The growing season in 2018 started with low temperatures and many rainfall episodes. The summer came finally in July, with sunny days and even higher temperatures than average. The harvest season was characterised by the prevalence of hot and sunny days, to allow the best maturation of Sangiovese. The wine shows a more delicate intensity than other vintages, it is already very pleasant on the nose, rich in fresh fruits and flowers aromas and spices. The taste is elegant and rich, with fine tannins and a full body.
2017
The summer was warm and dry, therefore to make Vino Nobile we selected the best terroir, where the soil is suitable to face the lack of water and the high temperatures.
We exploited part of Martiena vineyard, where the tuff and sandy soil guarantees high acidities and some fresh and fragrant aromas to the grapes. On the other hand, the clay in Ciarliana vineyard ensure the water supply to the plants during the whole summer.
The wine already shows a pleasant and complex nose, and we do not need to wait for a very long time to enjoy this wine at its best. Nevertheless, the quality of our Vino Nobile guarantees a long aging potential, for even 10-15 years.
Awards
2017
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| Jamessuckling.com | |
| 94/100 |
2016
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| Jamessuckling.com | Wine Enthusiast |
| 93/100 | 95/100 |
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| Falstaff | |
| 92/100 |
2015
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| Jamessuckling.com | Wine Spectator |
| 93/100 | 93/100 |
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| Gardini Notes, The Winekillers | Wine Enthusiast |
| 90/100 | 92/100 |
2014
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| Jamessuckling.com | The WineHunter award |
| 90/100 | Gold |
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| Wine Enthusiast | |
| 92/100 |
2013
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| Gambero Rosso | Guida oro – I Vini di Veronella |
| Tre Bicchieri | 91/100 |
2012
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| Jamessuckling.com | |
| 92/100 |
2011
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| Jamessuckling.com | Antonio Galloni – Vinous |
| 91/100 | 92/100 |
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| Guida oro – I Vini di Veronella | Bibenda |
| 91/100 | 4 Grappoli |
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| Gambero Rosso – Vini d’Italia | |
| 2 Bicchieri |
2010
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| Jamessuckling.com | Antonio Galloni – Vinous |
| 92/100 | 92/100 |
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| Wine Enthusiast | Wine Spectator |
| 94/100 | 91/100 |
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| Gilbert & Gaillard | |
| 91/100 |
2008
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| Jamessuckling.com | Gambero Rosso |
| 92/100 | 2 Bicchieri Rossi |
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| Le Guide de l’Espresso – Vini d’Italia | Guida oro – I Vini di Veronella |
| 4 Bottiglie (16,5/20) | 91/100 |
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| The Wine Advocate | |
| 91/100 |
Description
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is the symbolic wine of our territory: the perfect example of the expression that Sangiovese takes in the area of Montepulciano.
Tasting notes
The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano has a brilliant ruby red colour, with garnet tinges as it ages. It has an intense bouquet with aromas of ripe cherries, plums and violets. It represents the perfect combination of structure and elegance: its full body and velvety tannins are balanced by its fine acidity. The wine is decidedly persistent and harmonious.
Grape varieties
Mainly Sangiovese, with small quantities of complementary varieties.
Soil characteristics
Predominantly clay with the presence of sand (tuff) which gives the wine its intense colour, full body and capacity for ageing.
Production area
The main vineyard from which we get the grapes for our Vino Nobile is "La Ciarliana".
Altitude
300 mslm
Year of planting
Between 2000 and 2013
Vinification
The vinification technique consists of soft pressing, fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C and maceration on the skins for 15-20 days with pumping over.
Maturation
Maturation for a minimum of 24 months, of which at least 18 months is in 50 hl Slavonian oak casks.
Ageing Potential
At least 10-15 years
Average annual production:
120.000
Price
€26,00 – €52,00
