Vino Nobile

Wonderfully fragrant, fruity floral bouquet. The taste is reminiscent of plums and cherries with a fine vanilla spicy component and clear, very pleasant acidity and polished tannins. Clear fruit aromas, enormous velvety and a long finish accentuate the harmony of this Nobile Riserva. SUPERIORE.DE

Intense ruby red Vino Nobile Riserva with a spicy bouquet of dried fruit, cinnamon, cloves and liquorice. On the palate smooth and with multiple nuances, beautiful fullness, structure and intensity, smooth tannins. Very sophisticated pleasure at an excellent price. SUPERIORE.DE

"Smells homely of ripe stone fruit, leather and spices; the supple tannins perfectly integrated, precise fruit finish. "A very dignified style, can mature. Vinum

"Bright ruby red. Restrained nose, reveals only soft notes of violet. On the palate juicy and slightly salty, it has a crisp arch, fruity, with a slight after-drying in the aftertaste". Falstaff

"While I have a slight preference for the 2016 annata, Gracciano della Seta's 2015 Riserva is a fantastic wine. It hails from two of the estate's four crus and includes fruit from their 50-year-old vines. After spending a year in smaller tonneaux, it spends a further twelve months in large casks. Well-defined aromas of fennel, clove and celery echo on the palate. Polished tannins embrace dense, mouthfilling black currants and plum, finishing with captivating nuances of lavender." Decanter

This garnet-red sparkling Vino Nobile inspires us with its fragrance of prunes and a hint of cinnamon and cloves. On the palate a lot of present fruit, fine, sweet melt in the long finish. An authentic and pleasantly elegant organic wine from the heart of the Montepulciano area. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant ruby red with a delicate brightening edge. In the nose not clearly defined, some geranium, raspberry, then again spicy lacquered tones. On the palate juicy with crisp acidity, spreads widely, exciting, in the finish good pressure." Falstaff

"A rich, round red, sporting cherry, plum, earth and mineral flavors, backed by a vibrant structure. The tannins are assertive, yet folded into the overall body and texture. Shows fine length and harmony." Wine Spectator

A solid and every year excellent drop is the Nobile of Poliziano, which smells of dark red cherries, blackberries and roasted notes. On the palate compact and polished, soft and balanced with silky tannins and a long, elegant aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, dark ruby red. In the nose cool fruit underlaid with fine smoke and mineral note, rich cherry. Juicy and firm on the palate, opening only timidly, in the finish carried by the present use of wood". Falstaff

"Bright black cherry, plum, earth, vanilla and toasty oak flavors are the hallmarks of this well-crafted red. Balanced, this needs a year or two to integrate more fully and extend the finish. Firm grip." Wine Spectator

The Nobile Riserva from Fattoria della Talosa deserves a place in the list of the best, with its delicate scents of cherries and spices that get you in the mood for the intense, tasty drinking pleasure. A strong, elegant representative of its kind with well ripened fruit in the finale. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deceptively medium in body, Fattoria della Talosa's 2012 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva packs a real punch. The Sangiovese speaks with a bold, authoritative voice. Black cherry, smoke, leather, tobacco and grilled herbs add nuance. Wild and full of character, the 2012 has a lot to offer." Antonio Galloni

Fine Nobile Riserva with spicy notes of clove and cinnamon on a clear fruit base of wild berries. On the palate it is soft, full-bodied and with delicate tannins, it finishes long and dynamic. SUPERIORE.DE

Antica Chiusina from a single vineyard with a clean and intensely sweet bouquet, beautiful fruit and fine tannin. Deep, balanced taste with mineral tones, which is very convincing due to its density and long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A dense and layered red with light jam and an intensity to it. Plenty of fruit and hints of dried cherry. Some fresh mushroom, too. Full body, round tannins and a long and flavorful finish. If you like more fruit, go for this." James Suckling

A racy and seductive Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Very intense bouquet of fruit, tobacco, herbs and toasted notes. On the palate voluminous and harmonious round, silky-sweet tannins and excellent length. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2012 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Salco shows great textural richness spread over a style that is both meaty and concentrated (when compared to its peers on the Sangiovese scale). The bouquet is broad, far reaching and complete. It offers a pretty sense of moderate opulence with dark fruit flavors, spice and leather. Campfire ash and smoke play minor, but interesting roles. The finish is slightly gritty in texture." Robert Parker

"The 2012 Salco, 100% Prugnolo Gentile from the estate's oldest vines, is another wine that exudes depth. Dark red cherry, plum, scorched earth, licorice and dark spices infuse this intense, strapping Vino Nobile. Some rough edges remain, but there is certainly no shortage of either intensity or personality." Antonio Galloni

The Nobile Riserva, a cru from the historical location of Sotto Casa, deserves a place in the best list. Its delicate scents of cherries and spices set the mood for an intense, tasty drinking experience. A powerful and elegant representative of its kind with well ripened fruit in the final and a delightful portion of saltiness in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Shortly after the turn of the millennium, Avignonesi planted four new wine plots, which after long research and experimentation were identified as the best to produce the future cru-mobiles of the house. Their names are Banditella, Caprile, El Grasso and Oceano. Each of them gives an exciting impression of the complex terroir around the small town of Montepulciano and the results impressively demonstrate the potential of the region, which has long been in the shadow of Montalcino.

La Banditella comes from soils of maritime origin, rich in clay, silt and limestone. The vines grow at about 320 m above sea level in a northern orientation. SUPERIORE.DE

"One of five limited production, single-vineyard offerings from Avignonesi, the north-facing Banditella vineyard is the last to ripen. It sits at 300 to 320 metres above sea level and the soil is sandy with abundant pebbles and varying degrees of calcium-carbonate. This is a fragrant, vertical wine with nuances of rosehip, violets and mint, along with refreshing acidity asserting itself throughout. Though the tannins aren't immense, they are firm and powdery in texture. The subtle rustic edge remains charming and a saline finish lingers with herb blossoms." Decanter

"This is polished and lush, with plum, black cherry, iron and tobacco flavors, accented by smoky oak. Balanced, but give this a year or two to integrate more fully. Offers a firm, lingering finish." Wine Spectator

"Aromas of cherries, smoke and hints of tobacco and fresh herbs. Full body. Tangy and chewy with lovely intensity and length. Shows energy and freshness. From biodynamically grown grapes." James Suckling

Shortly after the turn of the millennium, Avignonesi planted four new wine plots, which after long research and experimentation were identified as the best to produce the future cru-mobiles of the house. Their names are Banditella, Caprile, El Grasso and Oceano. Each of them gives an exciting impression of the complex terroir around the small town of Montepulciano and the results impressively demonstrate the potential of the region, which has long been in the shadow of Montalcino.

Oceano comes from soils of maritime origin, rich in clay, silt and limestone. The vines grow at about 300 m above sea level in a north-western orientation. Just 3,379 bottles were filled with vintage 2016. SUPERIORE.DE

"An elegant style, offering strawberry, cherry, leather and earth flavors, shaded by vanilla and toasty oak notes. Balanced, with subtle, refined tannins gracing the extended finish." Wine Spectator

"Avignonesi has always vinified their different plots separately, assembling them after ageing. In 2015 however, the estate started bottling small quantities of several single vineyards separately in order to show the nuances of Montepulciano. Oceano is made from small, bush-trained vines at 290 metres on limestone-rich clay. It's darkly fruited, all blackberry and black currants, yet lifted by accents of orange zest. The fruit is polished, round and powerful, rending the wine gracious rather than austere. Vigorous, clayey tannins cling to the palate but this finishes on a fresh, tangy note." Decanter

"Love the blueberry and strawberry character with hints of cream and toffee. Medium-bodied, integrated and finely grained with a beautiful, creamy texture. Hint of bitterness at the end. From biodynamically grown grapes." James Suckling

Shortly after the turn of the millennium, Avignonesi planted four new wine plots, which after long research and experimentation were identified as the best to produce the future cru-mobiles of the house. Their names are Banditella, Caprile, El Grasso and Oceano. Each of them gives an exciting impression of the complex terroir around the small town of Montepulciano and the results impressively demonstrate the potential of the region, which has long been in the shadow of Montalcino.

El Grasso comes from soils of maritime origin, rich in clay, silt and limestone. The vines grow at an altitude of about 300 m above sea level in a south-western orientation. Just 3,498 bottles were brought into the bottle from the 2016 vintage. SUPERIORE.DE

"Supple, featuring burnished plum and cherry fruit, accented by a sweet smoky element. Though this firms up on the finish, where an iron note emerges, this remains elegant, in the modern style." Wine Spectator

"A silky, refined red that’s firm and creamy in texture. Berries, strawberries and a hint of cedar on the nose and palate. Minerally. From biodynamically grown grapes." James Suckling