In the glass
Aroma: cassis, graphite, sweet cedar, violet
Palate: blackcurrant, iron, espresso, polished oak
Poliziano's Bordeaux-blend Super Tuscan, Cabernet-led IGT from Montepulciano vineyards.
What it pairs with
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Rib of beef, dry-aged
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Cabernet weight handles dry-aged beef. -
Hard cheese with truffle honey
Cedar finds truffle aromatics. -
Beef short rib in red wine
Bordeaux structure for braised short rib.
How to serve Poliziano Le Stanze del Poliziano
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Rib of beef, dry-aged, Hard cheese with truffle honey, Beef short rib in red wine. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Poliziano's Bordeaux-blend Super Tuscan, named for the Renaissance poet Angelo Poliziano. First vintage 1987.
- 1987 — First Le Stanze del Poliziano
Facts
- Producer
- Poliziano
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (40%)
- Classification
- Toscana IGT
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1987
Scores
- Wine Advocate 93 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Poliziano Le Stanze del Poliziano
What does Poliziano Le Stanze del Poliziano taste like?
On the nose, cassis, graphite, sweet cedar, violet. On the palate, blackcurrant, iron, espresso, polished oak. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Poliziano's Bordeaux-blend Super Tuscan, Cabernet-led IGT from Montepulciano vineyards.
When should I drink Poliziano Le Stanze del Poliziano?
Drink 5 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Poliziano Le Stanze del Poliziano?
Rib of beef, dry-aged is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Hard cheese with truffle honey and Beef short rib in red wine. Cabernet weight handles dry-aged beef.
What grapes are in Poliziano Le Stanze del Poliziano?
The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (40%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.