Community Tasting Notes 18

• forceberry wrote: 91 points

  February 18, 2023 - A blend of Prugnolo Gentile aka. Sangiovese (80%), Canaiolo (10%) and Colorino (10%) sourced from the lower, early-ripening portion of Mulinvecchio cru. Fermented and macerated for two weeks in stainless steel tanks. Aged for 24 months in old 2000-liter oak botti. 14% alcohol. Annual production 30,000 to 40,000 bottles.
  
  Somewhat translucent and moderately evolved, dark brick-red color. The nose feels a bit evolved for a 2016 Vino Nobile with a somewhat funky nose of bretty leather, some earthy tones, a little bit of sour cherry, light phenolic notes of smoke and spices, a hint of stable floor and a touch of sweeter, darker fruit. The wine feels ripe, rich and quite juicy on the palate with a full body with flavors of phenolic spice and farmhouse funk, some sweeter notes of black cherries, a little bit of licorice root, light lambic-like nuances of leather and hay, a hint of tobacco and a sweeter touch of wizened red fruit. The overall feel is quite firm and balanced with the rather high acidity and ripe yet somewhat grippy medium tannins. The finish is dry, savory and a bit funky with some tannic grip and a long aftertaste of phenolic spice, some sour cherry bitterness, a little bit of bretty barnyard, light sweeter notes of wizened red fruits, a hint of licorice root and a touch of sweaty leather saddle.
  
  A nice, tasty and enjoyably rustic Vino Nobile with a somewhat noticeable yet not overbearing streak of brett that lends the wine a nice funky touch of leather, spice and animale. I was surprised how evolved the wine seemed compared to the other 2016 Vino Nobiles we tasted - both the appearance and the savory, slightly tertiary qualities suggested that this wine could've been five to ten years older than the other wines, had this been served blind. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the balanced, characterful rusticity and sense of harmony this wine exhibited. I probably wouldn't age it for that long, but this is a lovely effort that drinks really well right now and can be kept for a handful of years more. Good value at 19€.

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• Sempre Famiglia Likes this wine: 93 points

  February 1, 2023 - Hockey night with the Harlows! 4-1 Canes win with 3rd period comeback and overtime win!
  
  Great wine to celebrate with after the game.

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• Everything Ahead wrote: 89 points

  November 15, 2022 - An honest interpretation of Sangiovese and the region here in this bottle. Lots of bitter cherry, peppercorn (white and black), mint, and other oak-derived spices in the background (oak notes increased as this was open, making it almost Bordeaux-like). The tannins are pretty drying and black tea-like, though, which makes it a good food wine, as does the high acidity. Truly an Italian wine to savor with food. Might soften and improve a little with a couple more years in the cellar. Rating: 89+

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• Joshvoulters wrote: 87 points

  November 15, 2022 - Quite tertiary at this point - leathery and a bit dusty, cherry up front on a slightly reticent nose. Smooth on the palate, balanced and refined - intensity on the palate isn’t quite there and it doesn’t feel like there’s much left in the tank but it’s quite nice for now.

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• DavidYinSb Likes this wine: 91 points

  June 18, 2022 - really enjoyable with some red sauce / aleppo pepper penne. loads of red current flavor. light and bright. it is a little bricky in color when pouring ( sangio ) but full pour is bright red . other notes mentioned it tasted like burgundy and i totally get that - kind of gevrey ch. very balanced. i’m a fan of my bottle ;)

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2016
• Type Red
• Producer Contucci
• Varietal Sangiovese
• Designation n/a
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• Country Italy
• Region Tuscany
• SubRegion Montepulciano
• Appellation Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
• UPC Code 8022931525164

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• In Cellars 209 (50%)
• Consumed 211 (50%)

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