Tenuta Calimaia - Frescobaldi
Nobile di Montepulciano 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Maturation for 24 months in 50 hL oak casks, followed by approximately 4 months of bottle ageing in the cellar before being released to the market. |
- Identity: Still Tuscan red wine, Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022
- Grape varieties: Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) 90% and other red grape varieties 10%
- Winemaking: spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, maximum temperature 26°C
- Ageing: 24 months in 50-hectolitre oak casks, followed by 4 months in bottle
- Profile and Awards: Ruby colour, notes of cherry and cocoa; 92 pts JS, 91 pts Vinous
Description
What type of wine it is
The Nobile di Montepulciano from Tenuta Calimaia is a still red wine that expresses the authentic character of Tuscany. Produced from Sangiovese grapes and complementary red varieties, this Vino Nobile di Montepulciano offers a structured and complex profile. The intense ruby red colour heralds a voluminous sip, enlivened by vibrant freshness and a silky tannic texture, characteristics that make it ideal for accompanying game dishes and mature cheeses. The careful winemaking process, with long maturation in oak barrels, completes the picture by giving this red wine extraordinary elegance.
Where it comes from
This wine originates on the picturesque Monteliscione Hill, within the famous territory of Montepulciano. The vineyards are located at three hundred metres above sea level, immersed in a climate characterised by mild and very rainy winters followed by hot and dry summers, conditions that favour optimal grape ripening. The soils, poor in organic matter but with a high presence of clay, give the sip a marked structural concentration. The meeting between the microclimate and the nature of this specific Tuscan terroir allows Sangiovese to express its full potential, developing intense aromas and maintaining great liveliness.
How it is produced
Production begins with a spontaneous fermentation conducted by indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled steel tanks. During the skin maceration phase, frequent pumping over and délestage are carried out to maximise the extraction of the polyphenolic component. Once the malolactic fermentation in steel is complete, the wine undergoes a slow refinement of twenty-four months in oak barrels, followed by a further period of rest in the bottle. This process yields clear aromas of cherry, wild flowers and undergrowth, with a palate enlivened by red fruits and a long spicy finish reminiscent of cocoa beans.
History and interesting facts
The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2022 embodies the deep winemaking heritage of Tenuta Calimaia, part of the Frescobaldi universe. Originating from the picturesque hills of Monteliscione at an altitude of 300 metres, in the historic heart of Montepulciano, this Tuscan red reflects a vintage characterised by a mild winter and a hot, dry summer. This prestigious DOCG wine is distinguished by a meticulous process involving the use of indigenous yeasts, testifying to an indissoluble bond with the region and earning excellent reviews from international critics.
Awards
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2022
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
The vineyards, which are arranged in a crown on the Monteliscione hills, are about 300 metres above sea level and are poor in organic matter, therefore particularly suited to the cultivation of Sangiovese (traditionally called "Prugnolo Gentile" in this area).
Nobile di Montepulciano is the flagship wine of Tenuta Calimaia. The high presence of clay and the high temperatures, due to the low altitude, are in fact the perfect conditions for creating a structured and powerful Nobile wine, rich in tannins and very suitable for ageing. Read more
| Name | Tenuta Calimaia Nobile di Montepulciano 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta Calimaia - Frescobaldi |
| Story | History and interesting facts The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2022 embodies the deep winemaking heritage of Tenuta Calimaia, part of the Frescobaldi universe. Originating from the picturesque hills of Monteliscione at an altitude of 300 metres, in the historic heart of Montepulciano, this Tuscan red reflects a vintage characterised by a mild winter and a hot, dry summer. This prestigious DOCG wine is distinguished by a meticulous process involving the use of indigenous yeasts, testifying to an indissoluble bond with the region and earning excellent reviews from international critics. |
| Origin | Monteliscione Hill, Montepulciano (Tuscany, Italy) |
| Climate | Mild and very rainy winter; very hot and dry spring and summer with low rainfall. |
| Soil composition | Soils poor in organic matter with a high clay content |
| Harvest | From the first week of September until about 20 September |
| Fermentation temperature | Maximum 26°C |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (max 26°C), with skin maceration via pump-overs and rack and return; malolactic fermentation in steel; maturation for 24 months in oak barrels and bottle ageing for approximately 4 months. |
| Wine making | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (max 26°C), with maceration on the skins via pump-overs and delestage; malolactic fermentation completed in steel; maturation for 24 months in 50 hL oak casks and bottle ageing for approximately 4 months. |
| Aging | Maturation for 24 months in 50 hL oak casks, followed by approximately 4 months of bottle ageing in the cellar before being released to the market. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |