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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is one of Tuscany's most historic DOCGs, produced from Prugnolo Gentile (a Sangiovese clone) in the hilltop town of Montepulciano. The wines occupy a quality tier between Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino — sharing Sangiovese's cherry, herb, and earthy complexity with a distinctive floral lift. The elevated site (250-600m) and unique soils provide elegance that distinguishes it from its Sienese neighbours.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Outstanding Tuscan vintage; benchmark Vino Nobile with excellent concentration and classical structure
2021 Fine balanced year with elegant, aromatic Prugnolo Gentile; less concentration but beautiful finesse
2020 Hot year with powerful, deeply concentrated Vino Nobile; tannic and age-worthy
2019 Classic Montepulciano vintage with fine Sangiovese typicity; cherry, herb, and earthy depth in harmony
2018 More approachable vintage; good Prugnolo Gentile character with earlier drinking pleasure