Another in an impressive lineup from Poliziano’s current releases. In this area, Sangiovese is called Prugnolo Gentile, and the 2013 vintage was blended with small amounts of Colorino, Canaiolo and Merlot. The result is a deep, structured impression of black and blue fruit with notes of lavender and sage. Supple grip extends the finish, where some oak spice comes forward. Give it a few years in the bottle to integrate the oak, and serve with robust beef or game preparations.
Poliziano, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany, Italy) 2013
By Rich Cook