Black cherries, mint and sweet toasted oak emerge from the beautifully-delineated, layered 2004 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. This sweet, pure offering boasts awesome clarity and focus, with finessed tannins and terrific overall balance. A blend of 80% Sangiovese with the addition of Canaiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, it spent 24 months in oak barrels of various sizes. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019. This is an excellent set of releases from Boscarelli, a reference point producer for fine Vino Nobile. Winemaking is overseen by talented consuling oenologist Maurizio Castelli. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

Simple and fruity, with lemon rind and cherry character. Tart finish. Drink now. 4,000 cases made, 800 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Select to Add