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Valdipiatta Vino Nobile de Montepulciano 2013
Tuscany, ItalyVino Nobile di Montepulciano earned its nobility from its ancient origins that date back to 789 AD. The wine of popes and kings, it was given the title of “Nobile” (noble), by Giovan Filippo Neri, Governor of the Royal Abbey of San Girolamo in 1787. Under the current DOCG regulations there must be a minimum 70 percent sangiovese grosso (locally referred to as prugnolo gentile), 20 percent canaiolo nero and the remaining ten percent from grapes grown in the province of Siena, historically mammolo and colorino. That said, most Nobile is all sangiovese. This impressive Valdipiatta is a 95/5 mix of sangiovese/canaiolo that is aged six months in barrique before spending another 12 months in large oak casks and six months in bottle. As charming as Miriam Caporali is, her wine is powerful mixing bright red fruits with a savoury, dried herb undercurrent and rich dense tannins that add texture and weight to the finish. There’s plenty of acidity suggesting this will age well and improve over the next decade. If you must open it now think lamb, or a whole roasted chicken. The vineyard is 30 hectares and the vines have been planted between 1973-1992. There are 50,000 bottles produced.Tasted: 24 March 2017Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $48.99 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Blend: Prugnolo Gentile - Canaiolo Nero - MammoloCSPC: 435719UPC: 8023309113912
