Region and Vineyards
Montepulciano's gently rolling hills sit between the Val di Chiana and Val d'Orcia in southern Tuscany. Poliziano's parcels lie 300-420 m above sea level on clay- and silt-rich soils threaded with ancient marine fossils, a matrix that tempers vine vigor and preserves acidity. Breezes and diurnal shifts favor slow, even ripening, giving wines that marry brightness with depth. The backbone is Prugnolo Gentile—the local biotype of Sangiovese—valued here for perfume, taut acidity and fine, age-worthy tannins.
The 2020 growing season yielded reds combining ripeness with freshness; the best examples, like Poliziano, balance plush fruit with sculpted tannins and a cool-toned finish—hallmarks of Montepulciano at its most classical.
Winemaking
The blend is 85% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) with the remainder Colorino, Canaiolo and a touch of Merlot. Grapes are optically sorted; fermentation uses vineyard-selected cultured yeasts. Malolactic occurs in 6,000-8,000 L French oak vats.
Élevage lasts 18-20 months in a calibrated mix: 20% barriques (225 L), 40% tonneaux (500 L) and 40% large casks (≈3,500 L), all used French oak, followed by 6-8 months in bottle before release—comfortably meeting Vino Nobile's 2-year DOCG aging rule. Alcohol ~14%.
Tasting Notes
- Color: Medium-deep ruby with a faint garnet rim.
- Aroma: Ripe red cherry and wild berries layered with fine spice, hints of crushed stone, dried orange peel and subtle cedar.
- Palate: Medium to full-bodied; bright acidity carries red-berry and cherry flavors with a touch of cranberry and fig. Tannins are fine-grained and lightly chalky; a long, savory finish shows mineral poise and gentle oak.
Did you know?
The estate name honors Angelo Ambrogini—known as Poliziano—the Renaissance humanist born in Montepulciano. Historically, Vino Nobile has been praised as the "king of wines," a nod to its noble patrons and longevity in Tuscan culture.
Wine Pairing Ideas
- Pappardelle al ragù di cinghiale — the wine's acidity and savory tannins cut through rich, gamey sauce and echo its herbal notes.
- Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic — sanguine fruit and fine tannins align with lamb's sweetness and aromatic herbs.
- Porcini mushroom risotto — bright red fruit and mineral line refresh umami-rich, creamy textures.
- Pecorino Toscano stagionato — salinity and firm texture draw out the wine's cherry, spice and subtle leather tones.
