2008 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
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The 2008 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows lovely intensity in its dark fruit, grilled herbs, licorice and earthiness. This, too, is another feminine, graceful wine with gorgeous length and a polished, harmonious personality.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2008 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows lovely intensity in its dark fruit, grilled herbs, licorice and earthiness. This, too, is another feminine, graceful wine with gorgeous length and a polished, harmonious personality. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to taste the complete line-up from Avignonesi this year. The Cortona Desiderio and both Vin Santos had not been bottled as we went to press. Importer: Dalla Terra, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-5405
Production zone Argiano, Valiano. Prugnolo Gentile 85%, Canaiolo 10%, Mammolo 5%. Annual production: 700,000. Estate founded in 1974. Oenologist: Paolo Trappolini. Mature-looking ruby. Roasted and savoury nose and little bit stewed, improves with air. Sweet and slightly nondescript. Fierce tannic finish. (WS)
The 2008 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows lovely intensity in its dark fruit, grilled herbs, licorice and earthiness. This, too, is another feminine, graceful wine with gorgeous length and a polished, harmonious personality. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015. ||Unfortunately I wasn’t able to taste the complete line-up from Avignonesi this year. The Cortona Desiderio and both Vin Santos had not been bottled as we went to press. Importer: Dalla Terra, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-5405 Wine Advocate.August, 2011