2023 Technical Specifications
Classification Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Region Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Harvest Dates Merlot harvest began September 12; Sangiovese harvest concluded October 3
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Production Details The varieties were harvested separately, destemmed and gently crushed. Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel at a controlled 25–28 °C; maceration lasted 7–10 days. The wine was transferred to large casks for malolactic fermentation and, beginning in the spring after harvest, approximately 12 months of maturation. It was bottled in spring 2025 and received additional bottle maturation before release.
Tasting Notes Brilliant ruby red; blood orange, red fruit, boxwood, pepper and vanilla; enveloping palate with freshness, velvety tannins, savory character, strawberry and vanilla; long finish
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2022 Technical Specifications
Classification Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Region Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Harvest Dates September 13–21
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Production Details The varieties were harvested separately, destemmed and gently crushed. Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel at a controlled 25–28 °C; maceration lasted 7–10 days and was managed to emphasize structure while extracting softer tannins. The wine was transferred to large casks for malolactic fermentation and, beginning in the spring after harvest, approximately 12 months of maturation. It was bottled in spring 2024 and received additional bottle maturation before release.
Tasting Notes Brilliant ruby red; strawberry, cherry, blackberry, blood orange, vanilla and delicate spices; enveloping, fresh and savory palate with velvety tannins; persistent vanilla aftertaste
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2021 Technical Specifications
Classification Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Region Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Harvest Dates September 15–30
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Production Details The varieties were harvested separately, destemmed and gently crushed. Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel at a controlled 25–28 °C; maceration lasted 7–10 days and was managed to emphasize structure while extracting softer tannins. The wine was transferred to large casks for malolactic fermentation and, beginning in the spring after harvest, approximately 12 months of maturation. It was bottled in spring 2023, matured further in bottle, and was released in spring 2024.
Tasting Notes Brilliant ruby red; cherry, sour cherry, blood orange and vanilla; energetic palate with soft, velvety tannins; long, persistent finish with blood orange and vanilla
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese with a small proportion of Merlot
Classification Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Region Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Harvest Dates September 17–October 5
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Production Details The varieties were harvested separately, destemmed and gently crushed. Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel at a controlled 25–28 °C; maceration lasted 7–10 days and was managed to emphasize structure while extracting softer tannins. The wine was transferred to large casks for malolactic fermentation and, beginning in the spring after harvest, approximately 12 months of maturation. It was bottled in spring 2022, matured further in bottle, and was released in spring 2023.
Tasting Notes Brilliant ruby red; violet, sweet violet, blood orange, cherry, vanilla and spices; elegant, fresh and energetic palate with soft, velvety tannins; long, persistent finish
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2018 Technical Specifications
Classification Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Region Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Harvest Dates Merlot harvest began September 19; Sangiovese was harvested during the first days of October
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Maceration 10 days
Production Details The varieties were harvested separately, destemmed and gently crushed. Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel at a controlled 28 °C; the 10-day maceration was managed to emphasize structure while extracting softer tannins. The wine was transferred to large casks for malolactic fermentation and, beginning in the spring after harvest, approximately 12 months of maturation. It was bottled in spring 2020 and received approximately one additional year of maturation.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; raspberry, plum and vanilla; balanced, soft palate with silky, mature tannins; long, persistent finish
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2017 Technical Specifications
Classification Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Region Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Harvest Dates Merlot harvest began September 6; Sangiovese harvest concluded September 27
Maceration 10 days
Production Details The producer specifically says the Sangiovese grapes were vinified to preserve fruit aromas and freshness. After approximately 10 days of maceration, the resulting wine was transferred to large casks for malolactic fermentation and approximately 12 months of maturation. It was bottled in spring 2019 and received approximately one additional year of maturation.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; fresh red fruit and vanilla; balanced, soft palate with silky tannins and freshness; long finish
Critics Ratings James Suckling 90/100; Wine Spectator 90/100
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Producer Information
Website
Address
via Cassia per Siena, 133, Loc. Bargino, 50026 San Casciano val di Pesa, Firenze, Italy
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Owner
Antinori Family (26th generation)