“Il Nocio dei Boscarelli” Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2021

Poderi Boscarelli | Tuscany
Poderi Boscarelli March. de Ferrari Corradi | V. di Montenero 28 | IT 53040 Cervognano

09762421 · 0,75 l · 140,00 €/lavailable immediately

In 1988, the Boscarelli family acquired the Vigna del Nocio – four hectares in the eastern part of the estate, named after the walnut trees that once lined its edges. A small vineyard, but one with an intrinsic complexity that transcends any simple description: The soils are of alluvial origin, but of completely different textures depending on the location – sandy zones alternate with loamy ones in close succession. The same grape variety, the same plot of land, and yet several characters that only reveal themselves to the attentive eye. The family has not simplified this complexity – they have mapped it.

Since 1991, special selections of Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile have been carried out in Nocio, taking into account both the pedoclimatic characteristics of the different zones and the different clones. The different soil types require different harvest times. Each sub-plot is vinified separately and matured separately in Slavonia and Allier oak for between 5 and 10 hectolitres, 18 to 24 months. Blending only takes place at the end – in proportions dictated by the character of the vintage. Then another year of ageing in the bottle. 100% Prugnolo Gentile. Approx. 5,000 bottles.

In 2021, Montepulciano showed its classic face: balanced ripeness, fresh tension, clear flavours without traces of heat. This was an ideal setting for the Nocio, whose quality thrives on the inner differentiation of its soils. Deep, bright ruby red colour. Red rose, marasca, pomegranate, clove, cinnamon, a hint of orange peel and cardamom on the nose – sublime and multi-layered, with a stillness that is decades old. Intense and vertical on the palate, fruity depth over a long, tannic final of great structure and dignity. The Nocio – boscarelli's silent commitment to what a single vineyard can achieve. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant ruby colour with a pronounced garnet rim. Charming and inviting nose, flavours of ripe cherries and plums, subtle leather notes in the background. Juicy and full-bodied with plenty of sweet flavour, fine tannins, builds up full-bodied, full-bodied pressure on the final." Falstaff

"The nose is layered with sweet and tart berries, dark chocolate, iron-rich tilled soil and anise, while the palate is bright and juicy with plenty more fresh berries, and also brings explosive acid, salt and a peppery heat that blazes past tightly coiled tannins all the way through the finish." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2021 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Il Nocio, now in its 30th vintage, offers sage, dusty earth, spiced orange peels and wild strawberries on the nose. It's soft-textured and round with saline mineral tones on the entry. Rosy inner florals complement crisp red berry fruits through the mid-palate. The finish leaves a pleasant chewy sensation, fine-grained tannins and a lively tinge of tart citrus. Though deceptively approachable, the 2021 is balanced for a long and fruitful evolution." Vinous

"A dark, austere wine with super-youthful style and vibrant complexity. Pure black cherries on the nose are allied with earthy minerality. Full-bodied with firm and velvety tannins, a very juicy and supple palate, concentrated fruit and a crisp finish. The aftertaste is tight and thick yet ripe." James Suckling

"Macerated cherry, strawberry, pomegranate and sweet spice flavors are allied to a silky texture in this sleek, powerful red. Underscored by muscular tannins, with ample fruit for balance. The superb, complex aftertaste picks up mineral and wild herb elements. Still youthful, this appears to be a long-distance runner. Best from 2027 through 2045." Wine Spectator