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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2020 from the Folonari estate, Sangiovese/Prugnolo Gentile, aged for at least two years, at €17.39 instead of €21.10. No distinction or guide mentioned, and no details on farming or harvest.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Montepulciano zone named, Sangiovese locally called Prugnolo Gentile: precise appellation and grape variety anchoring.
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€17.39 for a Vino Nobile DOCG 2020, with a crossed-out price of €21.10: price consistent with the appellation's rank, without any distinction pulling it upward.
Precise pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), aromatic profile described and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated: good table use.
Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari estate named and located in Montepulciano, fermentation in steel, extended maceration and aging of at least 2 years specified.
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Comment on noteThe wine
When I think of Tuscany, I think of those deep flavors, those rolling landscapes where time seems suspended. Today, I'm taking you to discover one of those gems that whispers the history of its land: the Torcalvano, a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG from the Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari estate.
This wine is a magnificent expression of Tuscan viticulture, rooted in the rich traditions of Montepulciano. The Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari estate cultivates Sangiovese there with particular care, the grape variety locally called Prugnolo Gentile. It is this grape that gives this wine its distinctive personality, shaped by the soils and climate of this emblematic region.
The Torcalvano 2020 reveals itself to the eye with a deep ruby red color, which already promises beautiful intensity. On the nose, you will be enveloped by a complex and seductive bouquet. I detect aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and plum, interlaced with elegant notes of violet. The barrel aging brings those characteristic woody nuances that complete the whole. On the palate, this wine is rich and well structured. The tannic texture is balanced, and a beautiful acidity maintains its freshness. The flavors of red fruits harmoniously marry with touches of sweet spices, vanilla, and a light aftertaste of tobacco and chocolate, the fruit of its aging. Fermentation in steel tanks and prolonged maceration prepare this wine for aging of at least two years, part of it in oak barrels, followed by bottle refinement that further refines its profile.
This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is an ideal companion for meals with character. Imagine it alongside a good red meat roast, a slow-cooked game dish or a platter of aged cheeses. It is a wine that celebrates the abundance of its region, offering a tasting experience deeply rooted in Italian wine culture. I recommend it for those moments when you want to savor an elegant and persistent wine, which will transport you directly to the heart of Tuscany.
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