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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2007 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano reveals tons of staying power in its juicy dark fruit, spices and minerals. This shows lovely inner perfume and ripeness in a fairly round style for Vino Nobile, all while retaining quite a bit of vibrancy. Sweet, mentholated notes add a dash of complexity on the finish. The Vino Nobile is 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo Nero that spent two years in a combination of 70% Slavonian oak casks and 30% smaller French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2017.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.