{"title":"Tuscany | Montepulciano","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the elegance of Montepulciano, a historic Tuscan wine region renowned for producing the acclaimed Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Crafted primarily from Sangiovese, these wines offer a refined balance of ripe red fruit, floral aromas, savoury spice, and silky tannins. Explore a curated selection of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Rosso di Montepulciano, and premium Toscana IGT wines from leading estates. From approachable everyday bottles to cellar-worthy classics, Montepulciano showcases the richness and character of Tuscany's winemaking heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"avignonesi-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-docg-2017-750ml","title":"Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2017 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2017 is a high-quality Italian red made from 100% Sangiovese grapes. It features ripe plum and berry flavors, with hints of chocolate and walnut. The wine is medium-to-full-bodied, with smooth tannins and a long finish. Critics have praised it, with James Suckling giving it 93 points, noting its rich texture and aging potential. It's made with organically grown grapes and pairs well with Tuscan dishes like roast meats and aged cheeses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jul 17, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very attractive red with plum and berry character. Some chocolate and walnut, too. It's medium-to full-bodied with round, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. 100% sangiovese. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWE 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 5, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified organic and following the principles of biodynamic viticulture, this lovely red opens with enticing scents of camphor, pressed rose petal, forest floor and licorice. Smooth and savory, the linear, elegant palate delivers juicy cranberry, pomegranate, coffee bean and orange zest alongside taut but extremely refined tannins. Surprisingly fresh acidity for the hot vintage keeps it balanced. Drink through 2029. — Kerin O’Keefe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvignonesi.it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is made with Sangiovese grapes highlighting the balanced and harmonious traits of its habitat. The wine shows a sleek medium body, seamless tannins and a distinctive tasting profile. 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This Cabernet-Merlot blend is built to age, but already showing beautiful balance and length.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Sep 8, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blackcurrants and violets really come through here with hints of sandalwood on the nose. It's full-bodied with very fine tannins that run the length of the wine. Polished and long. Give it at least three or four years to come around. Try after 2025. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWine Spectator \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWS 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 31, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcentrated flavors of black cherry, blackberry and pomegranate mark this beefy red, whose muscular tannins have solid grip as this tightens up on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. 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Delicious now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino \u003cspan\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has perfume of juicy, ripe fruit and a rich palate, with just the right amount of tannin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarlettipoliziano.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo the Prugnolo Gentile grapes, which characterize the Montepulciano area, we dedicate the most attentive care because they express the full potential of a territory with a rich wine history. The result is our Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, structured, enduring, with intense aromas that faithfully represent its Tuscan origins and the ancient bond between land, man, and culture.\u003cbr\u003eThe scents are those of Sangiovese, trustfully present both in the nose and palate. 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The 2019 Le Stanze blends Cabernet and Merlot for a wine that’s rich, structured, and vibrant—packed with cassis, olives, and a zippy wasabi-like freshness that keeps things lifted. It’s complex, modern, and seriously age-worthy, but already drinking beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWine Spectator \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWS 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 31, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTightly wound and dense, this red features pure flavors of black currant and blackberry that show accents of iron, cedar and oak spices, with tannins flexing their presence on the long finish. Energetic and fresh, with a lasting impression of sweet, ripe fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2026 through 2045. 1,666 cases made, 250 cases imported.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Aug 04, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis has a subtle and exotic wasabi-like piquancy and freshness to the olives, cassis and currant leaves. Rich, flavorful and pretty full-bodied on the palate with firm, polished tannins and bright acidity helping to chip away the heaviness here. Really vivid and mouthwatering finish with a lengthy closure. Bravo! Drink or hold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarlettipoliziano.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassification: Toscana IGT \u003cbr\u003eFrist production yesr: 1987 \u003cbr\u003eN. bottles produced on average: around 18.000 \u003cbr\u003eVarieties: 90% cabernet, remaining merlot \u003cbr\u003eVineyard area: 15 ha. \u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 250-350 m.s.l.m. \u003cbr\u003eExposure: Various \u003cbr\u003eType of soil: silty-clay in nature with a slight presence of stones \u003cbr\u003ePlant density: 5.000 plants per hectare \u003cbr\u003eHarvest method: manual in crates with a secondary manual selection in cantina \u003cbr\u003eVinification: fermentation and maceration in conical stainless steel vats for a period \u003cbr\u003eAging: 16 months in new French oak barrels \u003cbr\u003eAging potential: over 20 years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40534089105472,"sku":"RDIT20193746","price":104.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/poliziano-le-stanze-igt-750ml.jpg?v=1755088571"},{"product_id":"poliziano-rosso-di-montepulciano-docg-2022-750ml","title":"Poliziano Rosso di Montepulciano 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Rosso di Montepulciano from Poliziano is fresh, juicy, and easygoing, with bright cherry, strawberry, and herbal notes. Made from mostly Sangiovese with a touch of Merlot, it’s vibrant and a bit rustic, with firm tannins and a clean, crunchy finish. Organically grown and built for everyday enjoyment—delicious now, no need to wait.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(128, 0, 0);\"\u003eJS 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Aug 7, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouthful, brambly nose with lots of cherries, strawberries, dried herbs and potpourri. Crunchy and laid-back on the palate with a pristine, firm finish. Fresh and more reductively made than most looking to emulate the “Bojo” style. From organically grown grapes. 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It can be produced by simply downgrading grapes that are classified as Vino Nobile.In our Winery however, we decided not to compromise. 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Produced only in the best vintages, this flagship wine represents the pinnacle of Poliziano's winemaking tradition and terroir. The 2020 vintage reveals aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, sweet spices, and subtle mineral notes. Rich and structured on the palate, it delivers vibrant dark fruit flavours, refined tannins, and remarkable freshness, leading to a long and elegant finish. A powerful yet balanced wine with excellent ageing potential, Asinone 2020 showcases the depth, complexity, and sophistication that have made it one of Italy's benchmark Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wines.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Aug 7, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tense and mineral expression here with fine spices and pure red berries. This is transparent and understated on the palate with crumbled fine tannins that linger with the minerals and berries in a long, intense finish. Drink now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWS 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 30, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA burly, linear red, with ample blackberry, black cherry and black currant fruit to offset the dense tannins. Vibrant, energetic and balanced, with a long, saturated aftertaste echoing the dark fruit and adding a hint of tobacco. Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo. Best from 2025 through 2043. 1,666 cases made, 250 cases imported.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensity of the color gives way to fruity with notes of blackberries and sweet spicy notes. The palate is rich and robust, with important tannins but not intrusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarlettipoliziano.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter years of continual experimentation, we identified the best potential for quality in the vineyards of \"Asinone\".The Nobile \"Asinone\" is the highest expression of our production and the most complete synthesis of tradition and oenological innovation. Produced from Sangiovese grapes, this wine has an unmistakable style and distinct character, but it is, nevertheless, capable of holding its own in relation to international tastes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCLASSIFICATION: DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano \u003cbr\u003eFIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1983 (begun as a Reserve) \u003cbr\u003eAVERAGE BOTTLE PRODUCTION: Asinone is only produced in the best years, and the number of bottles depends on the quality of the vintage. Average production is about 20,000 - 40,000 bottles. The years in which it is not bottled, Asinone is \"downgraded\" to basic Nobile di Montepluciano. \u003cbr\u003eVARIETY: In the best years, Asinone is produced from 100% Sangiovese, otherwise we add about 10% Colorino and Merlot from the newer vineyards. \u003cbr\u003eAREA OF VINEYARDS: 14 hectares (9 hectares planted in 1963 and 5 hectares planted in 1991) \u003cbr\u003eALTITUDE: 350 m.s.l.m. \u003cbr\u003eEXPOSURE: South\/Southwest \u003cbr\u003eSOIL TYPE: Soft clay, slightly skeletal \u003cbr\u003ePLANT DENSITY: 3,000 per hectare in the old part, 5,000 in the new. \u003cbr\u003eHARVEST METHOD: Manual in crates \u003cbr\u003eVINIFICATION: Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature, with milling that includes repassing the must over the grape dregs. Fermentation and maceration take 20 - 25 days. \u003cbr\u003eREFINEMENT: 16 - 18 months in \"barriques\" of French oak. \u003cbr\u003eAGEING POTENTIAL: 15 years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41244605218880,"sku":"RDIT20203774","price":88.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/poliziano-nobile-di-montepulciano-asinone-750ml.jpg?v=1780889690"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/collections\/tuscany_-_montepulciano.jpg?v=1782354181","url":"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/collections\/tuscany-montepulciano.oembed","provider":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}