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Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Prugnolo Gentile
Country
Italy
Region
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Appellation
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes assadas · guisados · massas com molho de tomate · carnes de caça

Rated vintages

  • 201386 pts

    This opens with blue flower, herb and dark-skinned berry aromas. The palate is lean, offering sour cherry fruit and a hint of star anise, set against tightly wound, austere tannins that leave a drying finish.

  • 201288 pts

    This straightforward red opens with aromas of scorched earth, ripe dark-skinned fruit, clove and an earthy whiff of game. The palate offers dried plum, ripe blackberry, ground pepper and grilled herb while assertive but fine-grained tannins provide support.

  • 201187 pts

    Aromas of dark berry, scorched earth and leather take shape in the glass. The forward palate offers ripe sour cherry and grilled herb alongside round but not very persistent tannins. Drink through 2016.

  • 200987 pts

    There's a sweet note of bright cherry or blueberry that opens the nose of this food-friendly Vino Nobile. Medium structure and bright acidity makes this a great choice to pair with lasagna or cheesy pasta.