Vertical tasting of Vigna Trecci at Osteria Porta di Bacco, Montepulciano

Recently, I was graciously invited to a vertical tasting of Vigna Trecci Rosso Toscana IGT in Montepulciano followed by a lavish lunch at Osteria Porta di Bacco. Both the winery and the restaurant are under the ownership and meticulous management of my good friend Andrea Sorlini Bifolchi.

Vigna Trecci Rosso Toscana IGT is a blend of red and white grapes, included within some: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolo, Colorino, Trebbiano and Malvasia. The result is an elegant, complex wine with nuances of cherry, raspberry, earthy notes, light spice and tobacco. A very important factor in connection with this wine is the winemaker, none other than the highly acclaimed Stefano Amerighi.

Tasting Notes

Vigna Trecci 2018

Medium ruby red in colour with purple undertones. Aromas of violet florals, balsamic notes, raspberry, pomegranate and mild toasted tobacco with distant spice notes. Smooth and lively upon entry, expands from mid palate. Very expressive. Tight tannins vie with wry acidity promote energy and structure. Medium length on the close.

Points 92 TW

Vigna Trecci 2019

Medium ruby red in colour with translucent rim. Heady bouquet of red blossom and purple florals, cherry blossom and warm red berry fruits. On the palate a solid core of red and black berry fruits, distant dark chocolate, roasted garden herbs and sweet tobacco. Elegant. Balanced. Linear. A whiff of wild mint on the long finish.

Points 93 TW

Vigna Trecci 2020 (from Magnum)

Bright ruby red in colour with purple reflections. Aeration needed to disperse herbaceous notes, once completed a delicate expression of spring florals and ripe berry fruits ensue. Very Burgundian in its engagement, it just tip toes across the palate, so delicate and yet leaves a lasting impression.Tannins have dissolved into the wine. Acidity still showing a pulse. Lingers on the finish.

Points 94 TW

Vigna Trecci 2021

Intense ruby red in colour. Lifted floral aromatics of violet, hyacinth, red rose petal along with sweet spice. Bing cherry, dewberry, pomegranate, liquorice, balsam, Mediterranean dried herbs and almond. Silky entry, spiky but friendly acidity, crunchy fresh tannins, solid fruit core. Medium textural volume. A touch tight from mid palate. Medium length  on the finish.

Points 93 TW

Vigna Trecci 2022

Deep ruby red in colour. Aromas of purple florals with dark rose petal, Rainier cherry, blackcurrant, blond tobacco with balsamic notes. Silky and elegant upon entry, broadens with aeration from mid palate, showing volume and textural depth. Dusty tannins vie with vibrant acidity. Full of energy. Linear. On the close fresh fruit core floats on a bed of saline minerality.

Points 92 TW

Vigna Trecci 2023

Intense ruby red in colour with purple rim.Vegetal on the nose, showing youthful character. Blackberry, dewberry, white smoke, blond sweet tobacco, dark chocolate and damp earth. On the palate: lively and fresh, full of ripe fruit and energy. Surprisingly approachable for a young wine in a difficult vintage. Plenty of clever work in the cellar, could be the answer.

Points 92-93 TW

Vigna Trecci 2024 (from barrel)

Developing ruby red in colour, very translucent with bright purple undertones. Forward and lifted aromas of violet, bluebell and lavender florals. Dark berry fruits, liquorice, balsamic notes and mild spice. Compact, fruity, fresh, lively and well balanced considering its youth.

Points 91-93 TW

Vigna Trecci 2024 (from barrel with longer skin contact)

Colour still in development, this version comes across as bright purple as opposed to a red format. On the nose a touch vegetal, needs plenty of aeration, very little in aromatic profile, a hobbledehoy of a wine. Tannins tending to dry the palate at this stage. Points not given as this wine has yet a long runway to travel.

Following a fascinating tasting, lunch followed. I hardly ever talk about restaurants or food but I will make an exception in this case, because the food, service and the wines were exceptional. My sincere thanks to my friend Andrea who is a very attentive and generous host and a great restauranteur…

- Tartare of Scottish beef served with White truffle.

- Stuffed Ballotine of chicken with pistachio with a medley of vegetables Giardiniera.

- Tajarin 30 tuorli, served with fresh white truffle.

N.B. Tajarin is a very special Piedmontese hand made, deep yellow, thin cut "tagliolini like" pasta, made using 30 egg yokes per kilo of flour.

- Roast Pigeon with pan roasted seasonal vegetables.

- Home made ice cream made with extra virgin olive oil served on a dry chocolate crumble with a red berry coulis.

Several wines were served with lunch:

Nebbiolo from the Langhe

Casina Fontana Barolo 2019 served from Magnum

Stella di Campalto Cielo 2018 served from Magnum

Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Giuseppe Fanetti 1990

Jacques Selosse Inital Blanc de Blancs

Some notes on the above wines:

Stella di Campalto Cielo 2018

Medium ruby red in colour. Lifted aromatic profile consisting of red blossom florals, black and red berry fruits, balsam, liquorice, damp forest floor, with crushed violet petals. Sweet humus notes. Elegant and sophisticated on entry, just coats the palate, wave after wave of ripe black berry fruits tantalise the imbiber, has the textural depth of the Mariana Trench. Secondary notes of cherry and savoury nuances. Loiters on the close.

Points 94 TW

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Giuseppe Fanetti 1990

Medium garnet red in colour. Aromatics still alive and pulsing, dark purple and dark blue florals, liquorice, roasted herb notes, tobacco. Blackcurrant, dried fig, clove and plum. On the palate: still fresh and vibrant (even after 35 years). Solid fruit core surrounded by pitch perfect tannin structure. Intense, Linear. Compact. Epic on the finish. Impressive.

Points 95 TW

Jacques Selosse Initial Champagne

Made using a Solera system, a technique more commonly associated with sherry. Aromas of crushed rock, distant lemon verbena, gardenia florals and ash smoke.

Points 93 TW

A very special day to which I felt honoured to be included. TW

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