The Il Macchione winery has dedicated their efforts to making high quality Prugnolo Gentile, the Montepulciano name for Sangiovese. In 2007, Simone and Leonardo Abrams ripped out their international varietals — Merlot — and doubled down on producing sustainably farmed Prugnolo Gentile. This 2015 Vino Nobile is reaping the benefits of their hard work and careful wine making and farming choices. The wine is smooth and balanced with dried tart cranberries, dried flowers, red cherry, potting soil, and hints of wet leather. The fruit is already showing the bottle age and the wine can be enjoyed immediately after opening. Be sure to savor the change of flavors as the wine opens in your glass.
Il Macchione, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany, Italy) 2015
By Vince Simmon