Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Red wine
4.0
Expert Rating
3.9
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a premium wine produced by Valdipiatta, a renowned winery in Tuscany, Italy. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Vigna d'Alfiero vineyard, which is located in the Montepulciano appellation and is known for its unique soil composition and favorable microclimate. The wine is complex and elegant, with a deep ruby color and aromas of red fruits, spices, and tobacco. The wine is characterized by its full body, firm tannins, and long finish, making it a perfect pairing for hearty dishes and aged cheeses.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG is an intense, medium-bodied red wine with aromas of ripe plums, blackberries and cherries.On the palate, it offers a complex mix of red and black fruit flavors along with notes of leather, tobacco and dried herbs. The tannins are supple and balanced, and the finish is long and elegant.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2018
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Searing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sangiovese
ORIGINS
Winery: Valdipiatta
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.