Made from 85% Sangiovese (locally called Prugnolo Gentile) with Colorino and Canaiolo grown at 350 metres above sea level. Vineyards employ both cordon and Guyot vine training to manage ripeness and yield. Yield is low at just 35 hl per ha, ensuring high quality and concentrated fruit. All vinifications are done using native (wild) yeasts, which tend to produce more complexity that widely available commercial yeasts. There is a short maceration at controlled temperatures to extract colour, flavour and tannin from the grape skins. Aging is done for 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels followed by further aging in bottle.
The 2020 Vino Nobile is excellent. Powerful and rich, yet elegant and refreshing with a long satisfying finish. The nose continues to develop for the first hour or so after being opened, with dried red cherries, fig, leather and tobacco. The palate is quite dry with higher than average chewy tannins and plenty of fresh acidity. There is a sensation of wet rock on the palate, along with the fruity and earthy notes from the nose.
“Bright on the nose, it recalls nectarines, apricots and summer berries. In the secondary profile, peppers and green tea leaves. On the palate, full body, smooth tannins and a composed and relaxed finish. Drink now.” 91 points, WineCritics.com
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