Paola De Ferrari has decided to delay the release of her single-vineyard Vino Nobile, Nocio dei Boscarelli, judging – undoubtedly accurately – that a powerful vintage such as 2001 needs some additional bottle time to give its maximum. The 2001 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is certainly an appealing bottle, very fragrant with lightly smoky raspberry and red currant aromas, much vigor and continuity on the palate, a developing suppleness of texture, tannins of finesse, and silkiness on the finish. Not a big wine, but very poised and elegant, a pleasure to drink over the next decade. Importer: Empson USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

Fresh and vibrant, with cherry and floral character. Medium-bodied, with clean fruit and a crisp finish. Best after 2004. 4,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Select to Add