- Cultivated organically
- 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo
- From 15-40 years old vines planted in the Ciarliana and Cervognano crus, rich in tuff and clay
- from 250-350 meters above sea level
- Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel
- Maceration on the skins for 15-25 days with pump-overs
- Aged in 33-50 hectoliter oak casks for 18 months and cellared in the bottle for a minimum of 1 year before release
- Approximately 10,000 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Tuscany
Appellation:
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Variety:
Sangiovese
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-DEI-10-20 | 12/750ml |
| Half Bottle | IT-DEI-10-20H | 12/375ml |
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-10-12
"Darkly alluring, the 2020 Nobile di Montepulciano lifts from the glass with rosemary and sage, complicating dried black cherries and hints of dark chocolate. This is pure elegance, soft and enveloping, flaunting its ripe vintage fruit with a core of zesty acidity that maintains fantastic balance. A coating of fine tannins tugs at the palate with youthful poise, and a tart cranberry concentration fades. This tremendous effort from the warm vintage should not be missed. That said, the production of Cantina Dei's Nobile was down by 50% due to the conditions of the year."
Decanter
Score
91
Date
2023-05-03
"With 61 hectares of vineyards divided between five separate plots, Dei crafts the estate Vino Nobile from their Ciarliana vineyard. Ten- to 20-year-old vines sit at an average of 300 metres on sandy clay soil. The nose opens leisurely with rose, brushwood, mint and lavender. Equally attractive, the palate shows more oak-led notes but these are polished and harmonise with the red cherry core. Powdery tannins are supple and gracious. A bright, generous, uncomplicated bottling."
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2024-10-31
"Supple and fluid, this red exudes cherry, loam, iron and eucalyptus flavors. Dusty tannins creep in as this evolves to the finish, where there's a lingering salty taste. Prugnolo Gentile and Canaiolo. Drink now through 2036. 10,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2019
Decanter
Score
93
Date
2022-06-12
2019
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2022-07-29
2019
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2023-11-13
"#34 Top 100 Wines of 2023: A smooth red, with cherry, plum and spice flavors shaded by savory underbrush and wild herb accents. Shows iron and tobacco details on the long finish, with fine balance and grip overall. Prugnolo Gentile and Canaiolo. Best from 2024 through 2040. 10,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported. ‡BS"
2019
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2023-02-07
"Wild herbs, black cherries and exotic spices create a wildly inviting bouquet as the 2019 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano opens in the glass. This is undeniably silky and elegant on the palate. Fleshy red fruits are neatly framed by bright acids, as balsam and mocha notes form toward the close. The 2019 leaves a gentle staining of fine tannins to linger, along with a sour citrus hint that adds contrast. This is simply a pleasure today but has short-term cellaring potential.- By Eric Guido on October 2022"
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2023-12-07
"Dark, saturated and showing balanced intensity, the 2019 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo Nero. This wine offers nicely ripened flavors with medium-rich concentration and velvety tannins. It carries more fruit weight than average, with sweet cherry and baked plum backed by medium-bright acidity. This comes from an ample production of 110,000 bottles."
2019
Wine Enthusiast
Score
90
Date
2023-10-02
"The nose is toned, astringent and fruity, with notes of cranberry and hibiscus blending with coconut, vanilla and black cherry. The vanilla and black cherry structure the round, full palate, which finishes with a streak of spice. Enotec Imports, Inc. ‡D.C. "
2019
Jancis Robinson
Score
16.5
Date
2024-07-26
"Mid bricky red. Complex mix of fruit and more savoury notes as well as a touch of spice. Seems very youthful, with a long, spicy, smoothly textured finish. (JH)"
2019
Gambero Rosso
Score
3
Date
2023-01-01
2018
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2021-08-18
2018
WinesCritic.com
Score
93
Date
2018
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2021-12-15
2018
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2022-06-25
2018
Wine Enthusiast
Score
90
Date
2022-02-09
2017
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2021-01-14
"Top 100 Value Wines"
2017
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2021-04-01
"Editors' Choice"
2017
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2021-04-09
2017
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2020-10-18
2016
Wine Enthusiast
Score
95
Date
2020-04-01
2016
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2019-11-07
2016
Decanter
Score
91
Date
2019-02-13
2016
Vinous
Score
91
Date