Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG – TorCalvano – Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari – 2019

The wine Nobile di Montepulciano from Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari winery

The Nobile di Montepulciano from Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari winery is made from Sangiovese grapes sourced from the TorCalvano estate, which is situated between Valdichiana and Val d’Orcia in the province of Siena. This region has been ideal for cultivating high-quality Sangiovese grapes for over 300 years.

THE WINEMAKING

After the manual harvest, the selected grapes are promptly taken to the cellar for winemaking. This process begins with a maceration on the skin lasting about ten days. Fermentation takes place in steel at a controlled temperature. The wine ages twenty-four months, for the first twelve in steel tanks and the remaining twelve in oak barrels; after assembly and bottling, the wine rests for a few more months in the cellar before being released onto the market.

Tasting the wine

Vibrant ruby red with a complex bouquet of aromas; ripe red fruits, particularly blackberries and cherries, dominate the nose, complemented by subtle hints of leather and finishing with spicy notes of black pepper. It is well-balanced on the palate, featuring well-integrated tannins and a pleasant acidity that encourages sipping. There is a good correlation between the aromas and flavours, resulting in a persistent and enjoyable fruity finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS

The Nobile di Montepulciano is excellent with red meats and medium-aged cheeses. Try it with the classic Fiorentina steak.

THE WINERY

The origins of the Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari winery and the family date back to the distant 1700s when Lorenzo Folonari, born in Valtellina, moved the family to Val Camonica, where he founded his first winery; in 1882 the brothers Italo and Francesco Folonari took over the company and 10 years later purchased the historic Tuscan winery, Ruffino…keep reading