Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020
DOCG, Podere Le Bèrne, 750 ml
| Grape variety: | Prugnolo gentile |
| Producer: | Podere Le Bèrne / Fam. Natalini |
| Origin: | Italy / Toscana / Vino Nobile di Montepulciano |
Description
In southern Tuscany, in the province of Siena, in the middle of the beautiful countryside around Montepulciano, lies the family winery Le Bèrne and produces this Vino Nobile de Montepulciano with great artisanal skill. Its distinctive, red-fruited bouquet of red forest berries, dark cherries and Tahitian vanilla beguiles the nose. On the palate, it is balanced and full-bodied, accompanied by a slightly spicy pepper note and fine-grained, well-integrated tannins, which give the Tuscan from Prugnolo Gentile a good structure and longevity. Intense in its fruity- spicy aroma with a long, flavourful finish.
Attributes
| Origin: | Italy / Toscana / Vino Nobile di Montepulciano |
| Grape variety: | Prugnolo gentile |
| Label: | Vegan |
| Ripening potential: | 3 to 8 years after harvest |
| Drinking temperature: | 16 to 18 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Brasato di manzo al Barolo, Cold fish dish, dried meat, Saddle of lamb fillet with herb jus, Saltimbocca, Spicy hard cheese, Risotto with ceps |
| Vinification: | long must fermentation, Pumping over |
| Harvest: | hand-picking, strict selection |
| Maturation: | in new barriques, some months bottle storage before sale |
| Volume: | 14.5 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Podere Le Bèrne / Fam. Natalini
Winemaker Andrea Natalini and his nephew Frederico, the budding oenologist at the winery, are the pillars of the family business. But at Le Bèrne, everyone pitches in to make great wines! Wines of excellent quality at fair prices, authentic, warm-hearted, and inviting, just like their producers. Welcome to Italy!
The winery Le Bèrne is located in south Tuscany, in the province of Siena, amidst the beautiful landscape of Montepulciano. The famous Vino Nobile has been produced here since the 14th century. In the 1960s, Egisto Natalini and his son Giuliano decided to vinify the grapes from their vineyards themselves. The winery was founded and it brought new splendour to the Tuscan winemaking tradition. In 1995, Giuliano's son, Andrea, a graduate agricultural engineer, joined the business. Andrea manages all the viticultural operations, supported by the renowned oenologist Paolo Vagaggini.
Prugnolo gentile
Epitome of Tuscany
Chianti classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino nobile di Montepulciano: the Sangiovese is in each of the classic red wines from Tuscany. For a long time, it was assumed that its birthplace was here. After all, it appeared under various synonyms in Tuscan documents dating from 1600. But in 2004, researchers unveiled that one of its parents originated in Calabria in southern Italy. Today, it is the most planted variety in Italy. In addition to Tuscany, it fares well in Emilia-Romagna, Marche or Umbria. It is an exceptionally lovable wine: its aromas of cherry and plum, violets and spices are complemented by fresh acidity and a juicy texture. It wins people around both as cheerful, drinkable wines with pizza and pasta and as barrel-aged top class wines. Carried by Italian immigrants, it found its way to California and Argentina. However, it does not have the same reputation there.
Italy
Italy – Where wine is a way of life
The Italian wine regions are extremely diverse, and this is made clear in their wines. Established varieties such as Merlot, Syrah, and Sauvignon can be found on just 15 percent of the total vine growing area. The remaining 85 percent is reserved for autochthonous, indigenous varieties. More than 2,000 different grape varieties are grown under diverse conditions and pressed with various techniques into wines that reach the top tier of the international wine market.
