by Ray Johnson | Apr 14, 2010 | Italy, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Avignonesi, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2006 In April, the nose spoke Old World with a bit of funkiness. In the mouth this Vino Nobile shined, concentrated, tannic and possessing electrifying acidity that accentuated the cherry fruit – very nice. I was so...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 30, 2008 | Abruzzo, Italy, Montepulciano
In this flight we see two tiers of wine from Nicodemi. Nicodemi, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2006 There’s tar and black fruits mingled with a bit of cheese rind and earth in a very tannic profile. This wine features a pronounced sense of the horse saddle...
by Ray Johnson | May 2, 2008 | Italy, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Tuscany
Poliziano Rosso di Montepulciano DOC 2005 This has been a stalwart good value in a modern style, though the price has crept to the border of $20. The ’05 vintage is light-bodied, accessible and subtly laced with a bit of tannin. Estate bottled by Federico...
