Notes of truffles, dried cherries, walnuts and some earthy funk here. Full-bodied, chewy and earthy with a short finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.

The Valdipiatta 2014 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano offers lots of direct primary fruit and aromas of fresh fermentation. The effect is simple and streamlined, for sure, and the wine shows medium depth and substance overall. This is a more stripped down expression of Sangiovese to pair with simple pasta dishes or grilled meats.

The 2009 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a powerful, authoritative wine. Dark cherries, new leather, licorice, mint and smoke emerge from an intense, rich frame. Long, pure and impeccably balanced, the 2009 impresses for its distinct personality and class. The Vino Nobile is 85% Sangiovese and 15% Canaiolo Nero aged in a combination of barrel and cask. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

The 2008 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano impresses for its layered, expressive personality. Silky, polished tannins support a core of dark fruit, smoke and tobacco. The finish is long and impeccably refined. This is a beautiful effort, especially within the context of the vintage. The Vino Nobile is 85% Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and 15% Canaiolo Nero, aged 18 months in a combination of neutral French oak barrels and Slavonian oak casks. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2023. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620