Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2021: De' Ricci Sangiovese

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

• Producer (official site)
• Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: consorziovinonobile.it