Poliziano’s one-hundred percent Sangiovese is a fine expression that rides the stylistic Old World/New World line, with prominent cherry fruit well framed by soft herbs, dry earth tones and brown spices. A dash of fennel shows itself in the finish, adding complexity. A sturdy backbone will need a decant if you’re going in near term – otherwise age it for a few years for full pleasure.
Poliziano, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2017
By Rich Cook