Rosso di Montepulciano comes from the same general area in Tuscany as Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. It’s intended to be an easy drinking wine that can be made from declassified Vino Nobilo grapes, however Federico Carletti of Poliziano is more deliberate. He has set aside specific vineyards for his Rosso and farms them for his desired style as a second wine for his estate. It is a successful strategy as evidenced by the fetching cherry, raspberry fruit with notes of baking spice and licorice. It’s mid-weight on the palate, soft and plump, finishing with mellow tannins. It’s easy enough to drink on its own or happy to partner with a burger or pizza.
Poliziano, Rosso di Montepulciano (Tuscany, Italy) 2011
By Rebecca Murphy