Poliziano
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Le Caggiole 2018
Other years:
2019| Denomination | DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 85% Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino, Merlot |
| Aging | Approximately 14-16 months in wood. Two-thirds in French oak barriques and tonneaux and one-third in vats. |
| Other years | 2019 |
Description
A still red from the heart of Tuscany, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, 14.5% ABV, produced by Poliziano. Vintage 2018. A wine that celebrates a family's history and passion for viticulture. A broad and complex nose of red fruit jam, peony, dried rose, tobacco, and a delicate touch of pencil. Refined elegance on the palate with fine, perfectly integrated tannins. A lingering finish.
Awards
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2018
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2018
94/100
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2018
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2018
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2018
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2018
93/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1961
- Oenologist: Maria Stella Carletti, Federico Carletti, Carlo Ferrini
- Bottles produced: 650.000
- Hectares: 165
Federico Carletti, son of Dino, after completing his studies in agriculture, took over the management of Poliziano in the late 70s. He immediately made his mark and reached a philosophical turning point by studying and working exclusively with proprietary grapes ("Estate Winery"). The estate since his arrival has grown over the years until reaching 170 hectares of vineyards. Focused on quality viticulture, innovative yet respectful of the environment and tradition, it was soon possible for Federico to achieve a Vino Nobile of great body and great quality.
Firm in his belief of the potentiality of the territory of Montepulciano, Federico, for almost twenty years, has focused on reaching the highest expression of this territory in his wines; he has done this at every stage of production, from the vineyards to the cellar, allowing each bottle of wine to express both the tradition and authenticity of our splendid terroir. He has also dedicated himself to the production of "crus" of great renown and the complete elimination of chemical weeding and insecticides, revolutionizing the traditional techniques with a more ‘natural’ and sustainable approach which, from harvest 2021, will yield certified organic wines.
The family passion for wine and the territory continues with Francesco and Maria Stella, who since 2019 and 2021 respectively, function as essential advisors to Federico, ready to interpret and face both current and future challenges. Read more
| Name | Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Le Caggiole 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 85% Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino, Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Poliziano |
| Climate | Altitude: 300-450 m. a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Clayey-loamy soils with average presence of skeleton. |
| Plants per hectare | 3000-6000 |
| Harvest | manual with subsequent optical sorting. |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel 'truncated cone' vats for 15-20 days. |
| Aging | Approximately 14 6 months in wood. Two-thirds in French oak barriques and tonneaux and one-third in vats. |
| Year production | 6000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |