Poliziano, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany, Italy) 2018

 The 2018 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano from Poliziano shows a classic Sangiovese character from the Tuscan hill town of Montepulciano.  The clone of Sangiovese grown here is called Prugnolo Gentile.  Poliziano’s Vino Nobile is 85% Prugnolo Gentile blended with small amounts of Canaiolo, Colorino and Merlot.  The 2018 Poliziano Vino Nobile is a lovely expression of Sangiovese, offering layers of pure red cherry, raspberry and plum fruits interwoven with lovely floral, herb, earth and spice elements.  The flavors express the ripe red cherry fruit of the Sangiovese backed by hints of plum, dried roses, herbs, vanilla and baking spices.  This delightful combination of pure cherry and berry fruit with the earthy complexity defines great Sangiovese.  Give it a try.