Frescobaldi 'Tenuta Calimaia' Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Tenuta Calimaia project marks the return of the Frescobaldis to Montepulciano in the name of that exploratory nature which also belonged to Lionardo Di Niccolò Frescobaldi: explorer, writer and merchant, he became mayor of Montepulciano in 1390. Nestled amidst the rolling hills between the Val di Chiana and Val d’Orcia, Tenuta Calimaia extends over some 70 hectares in one of the areas historically dedicated to the production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Cervognano. It is the lowest area, where clayey soils and higher temperatures make the wines rich in tannins and particularly suitable for ageing.

The vineyards, arranged in a circle around the hill of Monteliscione, are located about 300 metres above sea level, in an area where the soils are of Pliocene origin, poor in organic matter and therefore particularly suited to the cultivation of Sangiovese (in this area traditionally called Prugnolo Gentile). The high content of clay and the high temperatures due to the low altitude produce a structured and powerful Noble wine, rich in tannins and very suitable for ageing.

Aged for 24 months in oak barrels, The Tenuta Calimaia Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is an intense ruby-red colour to the eye. The nose has clear notes of red fruits: cherry and sour cherry at the outset, followed by intense notes of aromatic herbs and spices, among which sage, cardamom and pink pepper stand out. Finally, dark chocolate aromas are accompanied by hints of licorice. To start off, its body is generous, voluminous and fresh on the mouth at the same time. The tannic texture is dense and soft. Remarkable consistency between the aromaand flavour, and very long intense aromatic persistence.

WinesCritic.com: 94Pts; Wine Spectator: 90Pts; xtraWine: 90Pts