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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2024 to 2032.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 92/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, wild herbs
Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco
Poliziano's annata Vino Nobile, accessible Prugnolo Gentile from the Carletti family estate.
What it pairs with
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Pici al ragu
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Hand-rolled pici and Vino Nobile is the Montepulciano marriage. -
Florentine peposo
Pepper-stew finds the wine's spice register. -
Crostini di fegatini
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Chicken-liver classic.
How to serve Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pici al ragu, Florentine peposo, Crostini di fegatini. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Carletti family Vino Nobile, in production since 1961. Federico Carletti has led the estate since the 1980s.
- 1961: Carletti family Poliziano estate founded
Facts
- Producer
- Poliziano · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) (85%), Merlot (10%), Colorino (5%)
- Classification
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
- Oak
- 16 months in French oak tonneaux
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 20 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1961
Frequently asked about Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
What does Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, wild herbs. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Poliziano's annata Vino Nobile, accessible Prugnolo Gentile from the Carletti family estate.
When should I drink Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
Drink 4 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
Pici al ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Florentine peposo and Crostini di fegatini. Hand-rolled pici and Vino Nobile is the Montepulciano marriage.
What grapes are in Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
The blend is Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) (85%), Merlot (10%), Colorino (5%). The wine is classified as Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.
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