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A Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2018 from Folonari, 100 % Prugnolo Gentile, aged 20 months in Slavonian botti then 6 months in bottle. At €22.07, it shows no awards, no organic mention, and no pairing with fresh cheeses.
Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, 100 % Prugnolo Gentile, Comune di Montepulciano zone between Valdichiana and Val d'Orcia: appellation and grape variety named precisely.
No award or guide is mentioned; the producer Folonari is named, but without any distinction attested in the sources.
At €22.07 (original price €24.91), this Nobile Riserva 2018 remains within the usual price for its rank, without any distinction that would pull the rating upward.
Precise pairings (maiale ripieno di coniglio, fegatini, verza con torta di cipolle), detailed aromatic profile, serving at cellar temperature recommended.
Folonari named and located in Montepulciano; fermentation in stainless steel at 26-28 °C, maceration ≥15 days, 20 months in Slavonian botti, 6 months in bottle.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Let me guide you toward a gem that embodies the understated elegance of Tuscany. This Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2018 from the Folonari estate is not there to dazzle with artifice, but to reveal to you the authentic depth of its terroir. It is a wine that speaks to you, with measure and character.
We are here in the heart of the Comune di Montepulciano, between Valdichiana and Val d'Orcia, a region blessed by the gods for viticulture. The Folonari estate carefully cultivates its king grape variety there: Prugnolo Gentile, that particular expression of Sangiovese which gives Nobile all its nobility. This 2018 vintage is a pure Prugnolo Gentile juice, a tribute to tradition.
When you pour it, its color reveals a deep red, a promise of beautiful concentration. On the nose, I perceive aromas of ripe red fruits, a touch of leather that evokes time, and delicate spicy notes, sometimes even nuances of citrus and flowers. On the palate, it offers a beautiful structure. The tannins are present but admirably integrated, without aggressiveness, and a balanced sapidity supports the tasting. The persistence is discreet but pleasant, inviting the next sip. It fermented in steel tanks between 26 and 28°C with a maceration of at least 15 days, then matured for 20 months in Slavonian oak casks before spending at least 6 months in the bottle.
This Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva is an ideal companion for the robust flavors of Tuscan cuisine. Imagine it alongside a "Maiale ripieno di coniglio", a dish of "fegatini" or even a "verza con torta di cipolle". It also pairs wonderfully with red meats, roasts, or aged cheeses. I advise you to serve it at a cool cellar temperature, and if you have the time, a brief decanting will allow it to fully open up its aromas. It is a wine for convivial moments, an invitation to personally discover its authentic character, without fuss, just the pleasure of a great Tuscan wine.
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