Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2025

Further to my brief mention of Pieve wine last year, I have obtained more details of changes

occurring in the denomination of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and in particular this new classification.

In February 2025 the Ministry of Agriculture officially recognised the approval of an amendment to the product traded as Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, with PDO status ( Protected Designation of Origin).

The announcement was published in May 2025. These amendments introduce significant new rules in the production and labelling of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, with the purpose of greater transparency and enhancement of perception and value.

The single most noticeable change is the introduction of the term ‘ Pieve’ (Parish) on wine labels, which have 12 newly recognised additional geographical sub zones within the Montepulciano region.

These sub zones are found in historical parishes some dating back to the Roman era.

The purpose of Pieve is intended to highlight the special characteristics of grapes from

these small unique zones and cannot be combined with the Riserva description. The rules covering Pieve production includes at least 85% of the grapes must be Sangiovese with the remaining being made up from other local varieties such as: Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Mammolo Nero and up to 5% of Colorino Nero. The vines of the classification must be at least 15 years old. The alcohol strength must be a minimum of 13%.

The maturation (ageing) period is a minimum of three years, including at least one year In barrel and one year in bottle.

Checks and traceability concerning authenticity will be vigorously enforced, and this wine will need to be handled separately from Riserva wine.

Only vineyards within the twelve designated sub zones may produce this wine.

Other factors that come into play are Increase acidity content, sugar free extract increase and a reduction in yield limits are the other factors that come into play. The grapes used for blending must come from the same designates vineyard.

I look forward tasting these new wines and reporting my findings to you. As of today, I have not yet been sent any bottles to review, although I understand 18 separate wineries will release Pieve 2021 this year.

The twelve Pieve sub zones listed are:

Ascianello

Badia

Caggiole

Cerliana

Cervognano

Gracciano

Le Gracie

San Biagio

Sant’Albino

Sant’Ilaro

Valardegna

Valiano

This trend follows other wines regions in Tuscany, most recently the Gran Selezione of Chianti Classico.

There is plenty of talk about falling wine sales globally. Mention of French Bordeaux wine lakes, as well of whispers of some Italian wine regions having difficulties in selling good past vintages.

So I looked into this potential problem with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2024, and found a very healthy sales balance sheet. Exports in 2024 are only one half percentage lower than the previous year at 65.5%. Germany comes out top with 37% of export share, with America (North and South), in second place with 35%. In Italy with 34.5% of total production, not surprisingly central areas account for 62% (Tuscany 42%), the north 33% of sales, the remaining going to the South of Italy.

I will endeavour to continue to investigate sales in the regions of Italy I report on.

Tasting Notes

Antico Colle

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2021

Medium ruby red in colour. Subdued aromas of pale blue florals, sweet scented spice, graphite, distant sage and cedar notes. Blueberry, blonde tobacco and orange peel. Light in texture, juicy, supple with a citrusy character. Grippy tannins vie with wry tannins. Linear. Persistent. Medium length on the close.

Points 90 TW

Avignonesi

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2021

Medium ruby red in colour with pink highlights. Delicate aromatics of violet and bluebell florals, white smoke, mellow spice, garden herbs, essence of citrus, distant clove and dark chocolate. Blackcurrant, blueberry, loganberry, blood orange, sweet tobacco, cedar and mint notes. Cool upon entry, lively, fruity, agile and youthful. Crunchy tannins interplay with poignant acidity alongside stony minerality. Tapers slightly from mid palate to a medium juicy finish.

Points 91 TW

Avignonesi

Poggetto di Sopra

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2021

Medium ruby red in colour with purple undertones. Aromas of rose petals, violet and gardenia florals, distant redcurrant, mulberry and garden herb notes. Bing cherry, dried cranberry, raisin, cinnamon, fennel pollen and balsam. Silky and juicy on the palate. Good textural depth. Fresh ripe fruit selection. Linear. Acidity drives the energy. Dusty compact tannins assists in structure. Youthful profile but expressive. Needs bottle age.

Points 92+ TW

Boscarelli

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG  2022

Pale ruby red in colour. Aromas of warm black berry fruits, violet and lilac florals, mellow spice, blonde tobacco, leather notes and essence of citrus overtones. Red cherry, redcurrant, orange peel, tree bark and sweet clove. On entry: juicy, agile, a touch lean, semi angular edges to textural content. Lacking weight and commitment. Fresh, clean and vibrant energy on the close.

Points 88 TW

Boscarelli

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2021

Bright medium ruby red in colour. Lifted aromatic profile: medley of cherry nuances, exotic dark spice, sweet tobacco, a whiff of chocolate, salty liquorice and candied bitter  orange peel.Rainer cherry, boysenberry, plum, clove, cedar shavings and mild balsamic notes. On the palate, lightly textured, agile, vibrant, near resolved tannins, zingy but friendly acidity. Sweet accents from mid palate to a long and broad finish.

Points 92+ TW

Boscarelli

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2020

Medium and intense ruby red in colour with purple undertones. Bouquet of crushed red rose petals, carnation and peony florals, wild cherry, cranberry, cinnamon, tobacco and liquorice. Bing cherry, boysenberry, pomegranate, blood orange, oaky vanilla and fresh garden herbs. On the palate: rich, warm and inviting, showing textural depth, elegant body. Focused. Vivid. Savoury. Long articulated finish.

Points 93 TW

Boscarelli

Costa Grande

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2021

Deep ruby red in colour, pink undertones and translucent outer rim. Bouquet of red blossom florals including red rose petal, sweet scented spice notes, cherry and raspberry jam, distant Kirsch and vanilla. Bing cherry, cranberry, plum, sweet tobacco, salty liquorice, cedar and mint nuances alongside a puff of lavender floral. Very elegant body, rich palate, lively with great length. Layered purity of flavours. Expands on the back end showing ripe, juicy core fruit. Buckets of energy. Impressive.

Points 94 TW

Cantina del Redi

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2021

Medium purple in colour. Aromas of savoury damp earth, violet, lilac and bluebell florals, dark berry fruits of the forest and floral underbrush. Blackberry, blackcurrant, damson, salty liquorice, sweet clove and tobacco. Menthol notes and dark spice. Warm and rich upon entry, spicy berry character. Savoury oak note. Long, focused and youthful.

Points 91 TW

Carpineto

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2020

Medium purple in colour. Delicate aromas of violet and lilac florals, dried Mediterranean herbs, blonde tobacco, white smoke and warm, crushed blackberries. Blackcurrant, plum, damson, dewberry, liquorice, tanned leather, dried sage and mellow dark spice notes. On the palate: warm, rich and elegant, secondary notes of cherry and slate. Shows a relaxed progression. Engaging aromatic profile between florals and fruits. Linear intensity.Juicy and lively on the finish.

Points 93 TW

Carpineto

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2021

Medium ruby red in colour with bright purple undertones. Concentrated bouquet of red rose petal, violet, bluebell and lavender florals, wild berry forest fruits, dark spice and orange peel. Blackberry, blueberry, wild cherry, strawberry and liquorice. Silky rich warm entry, saturates the palate, noticeable textural depth and volume. Savoury. Earthy. Racy personality. Buckets of energy. Balanced. Polished. Epic on the close. Wow!

Points 96 TW

Carpineto

Vigneto Poggio Sant’Enrico

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2015

Deep intense ruby red in colour. The bouquet is complex and distant: aromas of oriental tree bark, damp smoke, blackberry cassis, dark chocolate notes, black tea, a whiff of gunpowder smoke and lead pencil. Wild cherry, blackberry, damson, prune with distant mellow humus. On the palate warm, rich even potent, ample and generous. There is still a shadow of vivid acidity and dusty, compact, punchy tannin structure, which mainly translates as a bitter spike on the close. Overall a quirky, unusual wine that I really enjoyed.

Points 92 TW

Daviddi

Azienda Casale

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2019

Medium ruby red in colour. Aromas of prune, raisin and fig, humus, toasted tobacco, dark exotic spice notes, grilled rosemary and damp smoke. Black cherry, tanned leather, aromatic tree bark, orange peel and distant clove.Cool entry, fresh, clean, agile, sweet fruit accents, completely different from its aromatic profile. Poignant but friendly acidity vies with velvety tannins. Quirky. Long articulated juicy finish.

Points 92 TW

Daviddi

Azienda Casale

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2015

Medium garnet red in colour with amber outer rim. Aromas of dried date, fig and prune,

Damp floral underbrush, pipe tobacco, ash smoke and leaf litter. Stewed fruits cooked in star anise, cinnamon, clove and ground ginger. Salty liquorice and tanned leather. On the palate: warm, potent, powerful, structured. Acidity sustains the rich body. On the back end soy sauce and metallic earth notes. Unique is a massive understatement.

Points 91 TW

Daviddi

Azienda Casale

Camaione

Vino di Nobile Montepulciano DOCG 2015

Medium garnet red in colour with amber outer rim. Subtle aromatic display. Sweet concentrated fruit notes, menthol, dark spice with distant tobacco.

Plum, pomegranate, damson, dried sage, orange peel and liquorice. Warm, inviting, fresh, lively, and layered on entry. Lingering acidity drives the energy that coats the palate. Vertical. Long and polished on the finish.

Points 93 TW

Contucci

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2020

Medium ruby red in colour. Delicate aromas of red blossom floral notes, dark chocolate and essence of citrus, garden herbs and aromatic oriental tree bark. Redcurrant, plum, sour cherry, dewberry, white smoke, mellow spice and blonde tobacco. Silky entry, warm, agile, fresh with youthful tannins and acidity, both fully engaged and part woven. Clean and vibrant on the palate. Wide and long on the close.

Points 90 TW

Contucci

Mulinvecchio

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2020

Bright ruby red in colour with pink/ purple highlights. Bouquet of pale blue florals, red and black berry fruits, mellow sweet pipe tobacco and blood orange. Blackberry, blackcurrant, wild cherry, pomegranate, cedar shavings, mint and lead pencil. Fresh, lean, with sour cherry notes on entry, lightly textured, stringent acidity, compact tannins, angular mouthfeel. Pulses energy. Youthful. Bottle age will relax this taut imbibe.

Points 89-91 TW

Contucci

Pietra Rossa

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2020

Medium ruby red in colour with pink undertones. Bouquet of delicate violet, bluebell and lilac florals, blackberry, cinnamon and clove, cedar notes, distant sweet scented spice.

Bing cherry, redcurrant, blood orange, mild tobacco, salty liquorice and slate. On entry: very light texture, freshness that gives suppleness. Pleasing progression with fine tannins and zesty acidity. Layered minerality with a dry dusty character. Clean and juicy on the long, wide conclusion.

Points 92 TW

Fattoria Del Cerro

Silìneo

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2021

Deep ruby red in colour. Bouquet of heady dark blue and purple floral blossoms, blackberry jam, dark exotic spice, bitter chocolate and cedar shavings. Blackcurrant, blackberry, dark plum, damp smoke, warm liquorice, toasted tobacco and dried bitter orange peel. Lively and racy on the palate, lightly in texture, youthful with tense, but friendly, tannins alongside spiky acidity. Long, clean fresh mouthfeel on the close.

Points 91 TW

Fattoria del Cerro

Antica Chiusina

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2020

Intense ruby red in colour with purple undertones. On the nose a mixture of red blossom florals and red fruits soaked in spirit with an overtone of dark powered spice including dark chocolate. Red cherry, redcurrant, blackcurrant, blueberry, cinnamon stick, dried sage and thyme, sweet tobacco, salty liquorice and crushed rock minerality. Warm, silky, agile and juicy upon entry. Cherry and berry character. Vivid. Linear. Luscious. Persistent. Layered. Showing a touch of pedigree on the finish.

Points 92 TW

Fattoria Svetoni

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2021

Medium ruby red in colour with bright pink undertones. Aromas of rose petal, carnation, violet and bluebell florals. Red berry fruits, crushed rock minerality, grilled Mediterranean herbs and dark exotic spice. Redcurrant, wild cherry and strawberry, liquorice, sweet tobacco, cedar and mint notes. Silky and vibrant on the palate, layered, fresh and juicy. Lifted ripe fruit quality. Expressive engagement with acidity and crunchy tannins.Tapers slightly on the back end to a medium length finish.

Points 91 TW

Frescobaldi

Tenuta Calimaia

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022

Medium purple in colour with pink undertones. Aromatics of pale pink rose petals, violet, lilac and lavender florals. Red berry fruits, dark chocolate and salty liquorice.

Redcurrant, Rainer cherry, cranberry, mellow spice notes, orange peel, white smoke and dried sage. Silky and balanced on entry. Saturates the palate, clean, fresh with complex layered minerality. Compact tannins vie with spiky acidity. Great energy, pulses on the long finish.

Points 92 TW

Frescobaldi

Tenuta Calimaia

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2021

Intense and rich purple in colour with pink outer rim. Lifted floral canopy of dark blue and purple florals with crushed red rose petals. Red fruits soaked in spirit, essence of citrus, distant eucalyptus, cigar box notes and dried cigar leaf. Lightly textured, juicy, agile, balanced, natural breadth, youthful intensity. Leaves a solid imprint on the mid palate. Shows clarity and precision. Long articulated close.

Points 93 TW

Icario

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2020

Deep ruby red in colour. Lifted aromatic profile of crushed red rose petals, carnation, lilac, bluebell and gardenia florals, cherry, cranberry and mulberry. Dried garden herbs and sweet blonde tobacco. Medley of cherry, redcurrant, goji berries, pomegranate, blood orange and mellow spice. Salty liquorice and white smoke. Plump and juicy on entry, with a tart, angular character on the palate that releases energy and drive. Compact and dusty tannins vie with stringent but friendly acidity. Lingers on the close.

Points 92 TW

Il Molinaccio

La Spinosa

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022

Very pale garnet red in colour. Aromas of red blossom florals including rose, peony and carnation. Red berry fruits, mellow spice and sweet blonde tobacco. Bing cherry, cranberry, plum, cedar notes, mint, blood orange, liquorice and floral underbrush with crushed rock minerality. Silky entry, elegant body, lively and youthful. Good progression with fine tannins and friendly acidity. Has a touch of class on the broad long close.

Points 92+ TW

La Ciarliana

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022

Medium ruby red in colour with pink reflections. Aromas of dark blue florals, damp forest floor. dried Mediterranean herbs, black berry forest fruit and white cherry. Blackberry, blueberry, redcurrant, sour cherry, mellow humus, salty liquorice, damp tobacco leaf, cinnamon stick and dried sage. Warm, silky, youthful and agile on the sip, pulses energy from the start. Racy character. Balanced. Vertical. Savoury. Persistent. Broad and long on the finish.

Points 91-93 TW

Le Bèrne

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022

Intense purple in colour with pink undertones. Bouquet of lilac, violet, bluebell florals with red and dark berry fruits, medley of cherry soaked in spirit along with essence of citrus. Rainer cherry, wild cherry, pomegranate, cranberry, white smoke, chocolate, liquorice, dark spice notes and sweet tobacco. Warm, agile and silky upon entry. Elegant body. Balanced. Poised and semi polished. Layered. Focused. Slight dryness connected to the tannin display. Poignant fresh acidity. Needs bottle time to relax and come together, and hopefully put on a touch more weight.

Points 91-93 TW

Le Bertille

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022

Medium garnet red in colour.The aromatic profile consists of mellow humus, tree bark, ripe black berry forest fruits, dark exotic spice and dried garden herbs. Blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry jam, sweet tobacco, salty liquorice, damp smoke, bitter chocolate and orange peel. On the sip, youthful intensity, tension yet suppleness, compact dusty tannins vie with fresh acidity. Leaves a toasted aftertaste. Needs plenty of bottle time to sort itself out, relax and integrate.

Points 89-91 TW

Manvi

Arya

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022

Medium purple in colour with bright pink undertones. Heady intense bouquet of red rose petal, dark blue florals and sweet scented exotic spice with red fruits, balsamic notes and floral underbrush. Blueberry, loganberry, dark plum, blackberry, liquorice, distant cherry notes, blood orange and mint. Silky entry, very elegant body for one so young. This wine has a lot to impart in its race with time. So potentially, expansive, layered, classy, seamless and balanced. To be placed at the back of the cellar for a minimum of four years.

Points 93-95 TW

Manvi

Ojas

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2021

Intense rich ruby red in colour with dark purple undertone. Aromas of warm violet, lilac, and lavender florals.Blackberry cassis, wild forest berries, candid bitter orange peel. Blackcurrant, plum, damson, dewberry, black cherry, pomegranate, liquorice, toasted sweet tobacco, oaky vanilla with aromatic tree shavings. Cool entry, lively, saturates the palate, medium in texture, paints the palate in a light stroke. Buckets of energy. Leaves a fine imprint. Hauntingly wide and long on the finish.

Points 94 TW

Podere Sanguineto

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2021

Medium ruby red in colour with bright pink outer rim. Aromas of damp leaf litter, mushroom, damp smoke, dark spice notes, black fruits and scented tree bark. Blackcurrant, damson, dark plum, salty liquorice, toasted sweet tobacco and distant eucalyptus. Cool entry, lightly textured, medium rich body, juicy, agile with great length. Well defined with integrated tannins and acidity. Structured. Lingers on the close.

Points 92 TW

Poliziano

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022

Medium purple in colour. Delicate aromas of pale rose petal, lilac, violet and gardenia florals. Red cherry and red fruits. Dried Mediterranean herbs. Orange peel and distant mellow spice. Bing cherry, redcurrant, cranberry, blackberry, liquorice, sweet tobacco notes, slate and balsamic nuances. Cool entry, lively and full of youthful intensity. Broad and inviting. Classic sweet accents from mid palate due to air introduction. Articulated on the juicy close. Needs a year or two bottle age to flush out more character.

Points 90-92 TW

Poliziano

Asinone

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022

Medium to pale ruby red in colour with a bright pink undertone. Subtle aromatic profile of black berry fruits, dark exotic mellow spice, liquorice, dark chocolate and white smoke. Black cherry, blackberry soaked in sweet spirit, dried red rose nuances, orange peel alongside mild aromatic tree bark. Silky upon entry, layered rich textural resonance, but a hobbledehoy at heart. Oaky vanilla notes appear then disappear following on from mid palate. Balanced, soft and harmonious. Persistent palate dotted with classic notes.

Points 93 -95 TW

Poliziano

Le Caggiole

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2020

Intense bright ruby red in colour.The lifted bouquet introduces crushed red and pale rose petals, wild berry fruits, essence of citrus notes, alongside a complex undertone of mineral nuances and floral underbrush. Bing cherry, dewberry, wild strawberry, blackberry, liquorice and blonde tobacco. Chewy but friendly tannins, wry acidity that drives the energy. Few degrees off full bodied. Stunning textural richness. Purity of flavours are compelling. A masterpiece from Montepulciano.

Points 97 TW

Salcheto

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2021

Bright purple in colour. Aromas of red blossom florals, dried cherry, blackcurrant, mellow spice and white smoke. Bing cherry, blackcurrant, damson, wild strawberry, sweet clove and cedar notes. Warm, rich, elegant body, vibrant, vertical, zesty acidity, chalky tannins, tightly wound. Enveloping and potentially impressive.

Points 91-93+ TW

Salcheto

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2020

Medium purple in colour with pink undertones. Heady aromas of red rose petals, carnation, violet and lavender florals, dark wild berry fruits, blood orange and floral underbrush. Bing cherry, blackcurrant, dark plum, sweet tobacco, salty liquorice, cedar and mint notes. Silky, agile and juicy upon entry. Creamy voluptuous. Freshness and energy. Balanced and seamless. Long articulated finish.

Points 93 TW

Salcheto

Salco

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2018

Intense and bright ruby red in colour. Aromatic profile consists of violet, lilac and bluebell florals, medley of cherry, floral underbrush, mellow humus and dried mushroom with dark berry fruits. Silky and refined upon entry showing: dark cherry, blackberry conserve, salty liquorice, cedar shavings and plum. On the mid palate: pedigree and class is there in full evidence. A shadow of chewy tannins and poignant acidity remains, the acidity element sustains the energy. The finale is juicy, balanced, linear, fresh and persistent.

Points 94 TW

Salcheto

Vecchie Viti del Salco

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2019

Intense, rich ruby red in colour. On the nose dark blue florals including violet alongside cherry, plum and loganberry, earthy savoury notes including dried mushroom, humus and underbrush. On the sip, deep textural resonance prevails, rich, dark and bottomless, harmonious, vivid, seamless and intensely pure. Tannins are plush and fully engaged with zingy but friendly, acidity. The finish is clean, juicy and long.

Points 95 TW

Santavenere

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2023

Medium purple in colour. Warm red blossom florals abound, black berry cassis, liquorice and sweet tobacco all appear on the aromatic profile. Blackcurrant, blueberry, black cherry, pomegranate, sweet scented spice and dark chocolate with distant cedar notes. Rich and dense on the palate. Chewy tannins with a core of steel, zesty acidity balances the rich body and drives the energy. Not a shy personality. Brooding and muscular. Wide and very long on the close.

Points 92 TW

Santavenere

Poderuccio

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2019

Medium purple in colour. Warm and potent aromas of red blossom florals, ripe dark berry fruits, cinnamon and clove with dried sage, all found on the nose. Redcurrant, cranberry, plum and raspberry, salty liquorice, blonde tobacco, saline infused energy. Rich and succulent on entry. The acidity plays foil to the rich body. Fine grained tannins. Ample and generous. Plenty to say for itself. Exotic. Unmissable.

Points 92 TW

Talosa

Alboreto

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022

Medium ruby red in colour. Lifted aromas of crushed red rose petals, carnation and wisteria florals, oaky vanilla, black berry fruits, dark exotic spice and aromatic oriental tree bark. Rainer cherry, cranberry, plum, wild strawberry, slate, dried thyme and mint with distant liquorice. On the palate it’s warm and rich with a distinctive spicy profile. Inviting. Just coats the palate. Velvety tannins and fresh, brisk acidity contribute to the overall pleasure. Impressive for the vintage.

Points 93 TW

Tenuta di Gracciano della Seta

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022

Medium ruby red in colour. Aromas of ripe black berry fruits, violet, lilac and bluebell florals, warm liquorice and dark exotic spice.Black cherry, blackcurrant, sweet tobacco, crushed rock minerality, balsamic notes and blueberry compote. On the sip, racy, sweet overripe fruits abound, overpowering all other nuances.

Points 85 TW

Tenuta di Gracciano della Seta

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2021

Pale to medium ruby red in colour. Aromas of pale rose petals, violet and hyacinth florals alongside essence of citrus. Red cherry, cranberry, mellow spice, grilled Mediterranean herbs, blonde tobacco and salty liquorice. On the palate: warm, rich, balanced, vertical, savoury and bright. Medium textural depth. Juicy and inviting from start to finish.

Points 92 TW

Tenuta Trerose

Santa Caterina Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022

Pale ruby red in colour. Subdued aromatic profile, red berry fruit and roast meat with briny notes. Cherry, distant sage nuances and tobacco. Light in texture. Agile. A touch inward looking.

Points 86 TW

Tenuta Trerose

Simposio

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2020

Medium ruby red in colour with pink undertones. Delicate aromas of pale rose petal, carnation florals and savoury notes. Redcurrant, dried cranberry, liquorice, dried sage and cherry fruit. On the sip: juicy and agile, lightly textured, fine tannins, fresh poignant acidity. Racy and boisterous. Plenty of verve and energy.

Points 89 TW

Villa S. Anna

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2021

Medium ruby red in colour with pale purple highlights. Heady aromas of red blossom florals. Red cherry and dark  berry fruits. Bing cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, sweet tobacco, liquorice, mellow spice and menthol notes. Cool on entry, juicy, natural breadth, medium textural depth. Good length. Tannins are crunchy and a touch chewy. Acidity is wry and active. Medium length on the finish.

Points 89 TW

Villa S. Anna

Rosso di Montepulciano DOCG 2021

Medium garnet red in colour with ruby red highlights. Aromas of dark blue and purple florals, wild forest berries, exotic dark spice, orange peel and underbrush. Redcurrant, dried cranberry, blackberry, sweet tobacco, pomegranate and white smoke. On entry, juicy, agile with saline infused energy. Tannins are chewy and assist in drying out the palate, acidity is fresh but has a bitter spike. I believe the tannin and acidity content will mellow out somewhat given bottle time as the fruit is ripe and forward. Long and wide on the finish.

Points 88-90 TW

Villa S. Anna

Poldo

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2021

Intense ruby red in colour. Delicate bouquet of spicy red berry fruits, pale rose petal, cherry and dried cranberry, blackberry and graphite. Red cherry, wild strawberry, plum, rhubarb and orange peel, blonde tobacco with garden herbs. On the palate lean and taut, tannin tension and rapier acidity. All contribute to a puckering of the mouth. Medium length on the finish.

Points 87 TW

My gratitude goes to all the wineries that have placed their trust in my ability to review their wines impartially and objectively. Special thanks to Silvia Loriga Communication and Event Manager of the Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, who organised and arranged delivery of the wines for tasting to my office in Umbria.

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