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A Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2001 from Folonari, Prugnolo Gentile in purezza from the TorCalvano vineyards in Gracciano, aged 24 months in wood. High price (€62.59) and no distinction mentioned for this vintage.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG, Prugnolo Gentile in purezza, Tenuta TorCalvano vineyards in Gracciano: appellation and zone named with precision.
No award or guide mentioned; Folonari producer named, but no distinction attested in the sources.
€62.59 for a 2001 Riserva (crossed-out price €73.79): high price for an appellation with no distinction mentioned, despite the age of the vintage.
Precise pairing with the scamerita di maiale con cime di rapa all'aglio, floral profile and velvety tannic finish, serving temperature not specified.
Folonari named, TorCalvano vineyards located in Gracciano; fermentation at 28 °C in steel, maceration ≥20 days, 24 months in wood and 12 in bottle.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself for a moment, in the heart of Tuscany, where time seems to suspend its flight. This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2001 from Folonari is an invitation to a sensory journey, a bottle that whispers stories of terroir and patience. It does not reveal itself at first glance, but rewards those who know how to wait for it.
We are in Montepulciano, a blessed land for viticulture, where the Prugnolo Gentile grape variety, a local strain of Sangiovese, reigns supreme. The Folonari estate, through its TorCalvano line, signs here a pure expression of this emblematic grape. This wine is the fruit of meticulous fermentation at 28°C in steel tanks, followed by a prolonged maceration of at least 20 days, allowing a deep extraction of aromas and colors.
The color of this 2001 vintage, though discreet, reveals balance and maturity. On the nose, you will discover delicate and floral aromas, marked by a certain evolution, that invite contemplation. On the palate, it offers a body and roundness suited to its age, with hints of ripe fruit and subtle tertiary accents. The finish is velvety, tannic and with beautiful persistence, showing a perfectly integrated tannic structure, the result of careful aging. It spent 24 months in wood, then 12 additional months in bottle, for a total aging of at least 36 months.
This Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva is an ideal companion for dishes with character. I recommend it with a scamerita di maiale con cime di rapa all'aglio, a dish that will echo its structure. It also pairs wonderfully with aged cheeses, where its evolved notes will find a worthy partner. To appreciate all its nuances, serve it at a moderate temperature, between 16 and 18 °C. It is a bottle to be enjoyed on a special occasion, perhaps to celebrate a special event, or simply to treat yourself to a Tuscan interlude, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. All you need to do is store it in a cool, stable place, away from light, so it can continue to guard its secrets.
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