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This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2021 from Frescobaldi combines Sangiovese/Prugnolo Gentile, a minimum 24-month ageing and pairings with red meats, game, aged cheeses. Reserve: no awards or guides mentioned; organic is not specified.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG appellation and Montepulciano zone named, with Sangiovese/Prugnolo Gentile and complementary grape varieties; consistent profile.
No awards or guides mentioned; Frescobaldi is named, but without any attested distinction.
DOCG Riserva at €33.07, crossed-out price of €40.52: consistent for this tier, though not a bargain.
Pairings with red meats, game, aged cheeses; profile of red fruits, spices, balsamic notes; serve at 18-20°C.
Frescobaldi named, steel fermentation, wood maturation and minimum 24-month ageing specified; organic and manual harvesting not specified.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heart of the Sienese hills, where time seems suspended. This is where a wine is born that whispers the history of Tuscany, a Riserva that captures the soul of Montepulciano with rare elegance.
This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva is the work of Frescobaldi, a name that resonates with Tuscan wine excellence. It takes root in the generous soils of the Tenuta Calimaia, where the Sangiovese grape, known locally as Prugnolo Gentile, is cultivated with meticulous care. It is in this prestigious appellation, in the heart of Tuscany, that this wine draws its unique character.
From the moment you pour it, its intense ruby color, dotted with garnet highlights, seduces you. On the nose, an ample bouquet unfolds, revealing aromas of ripe red fruits, delicate spicy notes and subtle balsamic touches. On the palate, the balance is perfect: a revitalizing freshness meets soft, silky tannins, offering an elegant and assertive persistence that invites contemplation. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, followed by a long aging in oak barrels, enriching its structure and aromatic complexity. This 2021 vintage benefited from a minimum aging of 24 months, as required by its Riserva status.
This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva is the ideal companion for generous tables. I warmly recommend it with grilled red meats, flavorful game or aged cheeses that will enhance its complex aromas. It is a wine to share on special occasions, a moment when you wish to offer your guests a true immersion in the Tuscan art of living. Let yourself be carried away by the nobility of this wine, it will tell you the story of an exceptional terroir and know-how.