Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2021 by De' Ricci
De' Ricci 2021 Vino Nobile: 100% Sangiovese, 25-day maceration, 18 months in tonneaux and larger barrels, 12 months in bottle. Tuscan pur sang.
De’ Ricci’s cellars date back to 1337. Walk through them and you can feel seven centuries leaning against the walls. Their 2021 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a 100% Sangiovese that captures that same dialogue between past and present in a glass.
Specs
- 100% Sangiovese
- 18-year-old vines
- Partial destemming, long 25-day maceration
- Fermentation in stainless steel
- 18 months ageing in tonneaux and larger barrels
- 12 months bottle rest before release
- 25,000 to 30,000 bottles per vintage
Tasting note
Deep red, with the classic Sangiovese rim. The nose offers red cherry, redcurrant and pomegranate, lifted by a touch of lemon zest and warm ginger. No heavy extraction, no oak overload.
The palate is medium-full, tannins velvety and finely grained. Power and finesse stay in balance. The finish is calm; not a slap, more an invitation to pour another glass.
At the table
Classic match: bistecca alla fiorentina. Also at home alongside a wild boar ragù with pici, or an aged pecorino from Pienza.
Cellaring potential well past 15 years; drinkable now, more interesting in ten.
Sources
- Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: consorziovinonobile.it
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