Winemaker Notes
Pairs well with grilled steak and other beef, rich poultry dishes, and game such as venison and boar
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A balanced and silky wine with berry, mineral and floral aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, fine tannins and polished finish. Shows finesse for this appellation.
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Wine Enthusiast
This bright, medium-bodied red offers aromas and flavors of ripe black cherry, ripe plum, ground black pepper, clove, grilled herb and a hint of anise. Firm, fine-grained tannins provide the framework. Drink 2016–2020.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2012 Torcalvano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows up as a lively red wine. The best quality of this wine is that it is staying where it belongs and is not trying to reach beyond its limits. Drinks well now with oven-baked chicken. (Tasted: September 12, 2016, San Francisco, CA)
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.