Dei - Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020
Price: $38.99
3+ Price: $29.99 / btl
6+ Price: $28.99 / btl
| Producer | Dei |
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| Country | Italy |
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| Region | Tuscany |
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| Subregion | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano |
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| Varietal | Sangiovese |
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| Vintage | 2020 |
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| Sku | 03913 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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The “Noble Wine” of Montepulciano was once considered the finest in the region before the rise of Brunello di Montalcino. Stylistically, they’re very similar- The best are all or nearly all Sangiovese, but whereas Brunello requires a minimum of two years of oak aging, Vino Nobile only requires one. The result is a relatively more approachable wine- one you can cellar like any great Tuscan, but just at home for a long lunch!
This is classic Sangiovese at its best: Deep ruby red in color, with intense aromas of ripe dark berries and black cherries complemented by subtler notes of spices and tobacco. Lush and velvety on the palate, this wine offers a full-flavored, powerful profile with polished tannins and bright acidity. A blend of 90% Sangiovese (called Prugnolo Gentile in Montepulciano) and 10% Canaiolo Nero.
Vinous Media: 93 Points
“Darkly alluring, the 2020 Nobile di Montepulciano lifts from the glass with rosemary and sage, complicating dried black cherries and hints of dark chocolate. This is pure elegance, soft and enveloping, flaunting its ripe vintage fruit with a core of zesty acidity that maintains fantastic balance. A coating of fine tannins tugs at the palate with youthful poise, and a tart cranberry concentration fades. This tremendous effort from the warm vintage should not be missed. That said, the production of Cantina Dei's Nobile was down by 50% due to the conditions of the year.”
Wine Spectator: 91 Points
“Supple and fluid, this red exudes cherry, loam, iron and eucalyptus flavors. Dusty tannins creep in as this evolves to the finish, where there's a lingering salty taste. Prugnolo Gentile and Canaiolo. Drink now through 2036. 10,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.”
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