Vino Nobile Diaries: Tasting the Essence of Italy
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I have used this glass in this Video: Zieher "Fresh"
I have tasted the following wines in this Video:
2018 La Braccesca Maggiarino Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Italy
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2018 Salcheto Vecchie Viti del Salco Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Italy
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2018 Boscarelli Costa Grande Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Italy
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2018 Poliziano Le Caggiole Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Italy
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2018 Avignonesi Poggetto di Sopra Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Italy
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It is the essence of Italy. Its name is a reference to Jupiter -the god of the sky and chief deity of Rome - and good Sangiovese can taste heavenly, but it only really performs at the highest level at home.
The heart of the Sangiovese production beats in Tuscany - one of the most beautiful regions of Italy and I decided to dive deep into a wine region that has dedicated itself to producing complex wines with this noble grape variety- The Wine is called Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
To get this out of the way right from the start: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano or Vino Nobile translates to the Noble wine from the town of Montepulciano. It has nothing to do with the grape variety Montepulciano which is for example grown in Abruzzo.
So if you want to get to the source of Vino Nobile you have to come to the old town of Montepulciano. It is located in Tuscany, roughly 100 km south of Florenz.
Montepulciano’s history goes back to the 4th century BC and it is a tourist attraction today with many wine shops, restaurants, and scenic views … you can sit on a stone bench to rest after a day of tasting wine.
I just missed the Bravio delle Botti a festival that includes an uphill race of people pushing wine barrels to the main square an event that really can only take place that has a deep-rooted wine culture.
Vino Nobile became one of Tuscany’s most famous wines when in 1685, Renaissance poet Francesco Redi called it the “King of all wines” in his poem “Bacco in Toscana”.
This is kinda like Jay Z rapping about his favorite Champagne Brand today.
I first came into contact with Vino Nobile when I was a student in Florence. I went to a shop and asked for a nice bottle of wine. Or as I called it in my broken Italian: “Una bounna bottiglia di vino rosso” and left the shop with a bottle of Avignonesi’s Rosso di Montepulciano - effectively the second wine of the estate.
I was fascinated back then by the freshness and liveliness of the wine that combined intense cherry fruit character, with black tea notes and a lively texture.
The Rosso represents the entry-level at most estates. It is a fresh and fruit-driven wine usually made for immediate consumption and It usually is very good value giving you an introduction to the style of the region.
That is not to say that the “REAL” Vino Nobile is expensive. I would argue that it is one of the cheapest classic wine styles in Italy. While the prices for top wines from the north and also from neighboring regions in Tuscany have gone up significantly, Vino Nobile’s prices have stayed fairly stable.
Vino Nobile has to contain at least 70% Sangiovese - which is also called Prugnolo Gentile in the region. Growers can blend in other red and white grape varieties but the trend is more towards using higher shares of up to 100% of Sangiovese to produce a pure expression of that grape variety and the region.
I was invited to come to the region by Alliance Vinum, a group of some of the best producers of vino Nobile and they have set out to produce great Sangiovese from top vineyards in the region.
So 15 years after my first contact with Vino Nobile it was time for me to travel there, revive my memories, and find out what makes this place special.
I came to the region during harvest which is a magical time for me. The excitement about the incoming grapes was palpable at every winery I visited, and I got to witness all the joy without having to go through the backbreaking labor and sleepless nights the winemakers have to deal with.
Being born in Toscana I’ve tested several times Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. I do strongly agree with your message about pricing: despite delivering high quality wines and being well known they haven’t yet skyrocketed the prices as much as their neighbouring friends (I.e. Gran Selezione from Chianti, Brunello’s, Bolgheri’s and Supertuscans in general). Among all, my favourite remains the Asinone as best (and pretty reliable across different vintages) compromise between quality and price. I’d love to see more visits and interviews to the winemakers in this channel in the future (if possible), which is nevertheless outstanding as learning partner!
What a privilege to meet the producers on location, speaking so passionately about their craft! Thanks for bringing us along!
thank you for sharing our italian wine jewelry! I suggest you to try also a little family run winery called "La Combarbia" and their Nobile. One of my favorite Nobile is the "Asinone" label from Poliziano, vintages like 16, 15 and older are simply amazing.
Sangiovese is by far my favorite grape variety-it deserves to be 100% of the bottle! I’m glad these winemakers agree-will definitely be seeking out their wine.
Good to see old friends there. Glad you got out that way. Some of the wines you mentioned are among my favorite Vino Nobiles. The Pogetto di Sopra is so clear and precise (esp the 2016), the Asinone is bigger and not trying to be Brunello but has it's own signature, and all of Boscarelli's portfolio is just killer. Last time I visited, Nicolo and Luca opened a 91' Il Nocio... Nicolo and I just sat and staired in silence, we didn't need to say anything. Also, big shout out to Pici!! hahaha
I’m a wine retailer, and I watch your videos for suggestions and a great wine education !!
Sangiovese is great, I love it. So earthy. Chianti classico
I often spend weekends and holidays in a little house next to San Biaggio at the foot of Montepulciano (you can actually see the house in one of the shots in the video). And a glass of Nobile and picci al ragu di cinghiale by the fire on a cold damp evening is an experience you won't soon forget.
We finally see you outdoors 👍🍾 more of these please
Wonderful episode. One of your best, if not The best so far.
Watched again. Awesome. I love Sangiovese and VNM was the way to really start appreciating it.
Love the video and the idea of energy imbibed in the wine. Real passion from producers.
Very interesting video. Thank you for sharing it with us!
This is first-rate content. I look forward to seeing more. Thank you!
Wow, this was one of the best videos yet.! Seeing the winemakers taking about their work, craft and passion was amazing. I have tasted Vino Nobile de Montepulciano in the past, but out in Asia it wasn't readily available and somewhat over priced. Now that I am Europe I will see it out. It's interesting how a diversity of terroir produces very distinct flavor profiles and structure from the same cultivar.
Thank you! Wonderful post! We import the wines from Gattavecchi from this region.
Thank you so much for doing this video. As I'm myself very interested in Italian wines, especially from Tuscany this was delightful to watch. I have also visited a few estates in Tuscany.
I would be very excited if you could also do this kind of video on the Chianti Classico region. Or a tasting video comparing the different varieties (Brunello, Vino Nobile MP, Chianti Classico)! That would awesome.
This is the best video I have seen on your channel.
Great Video, I like the narrative and experience about Wine and Wine producers, wish to see more about other countries wine production.
Great vid, thanks. What lovely people the winemakers you interviewed are!
I’ve never focused on Vino Nobile. Please would you consider a followup video putting it into context by exploring it alongside other Sangiovese wines such as Chianti, Brunello etc.
Yes I think I wrote before in one of your videos that I visited Salchetto, whose Nobile is one of my favourie and one of the best price/value wines ever made. Aslo I visited Cantina Dei and met the lady owner which is not so obvious, because she usually travels the world. Anyway their Bossone reserva is something very unique but still old fashioned.
We visited last October. Our favorite wine was from Poliziano.
Visited Poliziano, along side with contucci in 2008. With my younger palette, i found Poliziano to be bitter, tar, rustic, coffee. Contucci was more approachable for my young palette at that time. In 2018, I came across an entry level Poliziano, I found it to be more approachable but thin. With their direction of making continuous adaptations to showcase their terror, I look forward to their wines.
Finally...Of course I have tasted!
Thanks Konstantin. Really enjoyed this video. I love seeing the growers/producers talking about their own vineyards and wines. It really brings it to life. Thanks and hope you enjoyed all that good home cooked Italian food! 😊
Great video Konstantin! I visited Tuscany in late August 2023 with my wine buddy and we went to Bolgheri, Maremma, Chianti, Montepulciano, Montalcino and San Gimignano. Whilst the whole experience was sensational, the day we spent in Montepulciano was the most memorable. We were very lucky to visit Poliziano and were looked after by Fabio and Loredana and the wines blew us away. I am now a big advocate and agree with you in relation to quality, prices and reputation. I'm certainly ensuring I have Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in my cellar.
Finally, people are founding about my favorite wine region in Tuscany….. oh wait, I want the prices to stay affordable 😅. I got the chance to visit it last year and I loved it. Would love to go back and visit more wineries.
Yes I have, but I haven't tasted it for 15+ years, so I'm sure things have changed for the better since then 😊
Great stuff thanks. Poliziano features in my cellar and gives great pleasure
Loved the new concept
That's great content. I had the Rosso from Poliziano and La Braccesca is available. I'm all in on Tuscany these days. It's very interesting that Sangiovese can be so different from place to place.
Great video. I love hearing from these producers that are so passionate about their craft and product. I’m drinking mostly Italian wines at the moment and will definitely seek out one of these.
GREAT VIDEO EXPERIENCE !!! THANKS !!! also ....notice u developed a new extensive "Italian" HAND GESTURING addition to your normally good performance. (hilarious !!)
“Of course, I had to touch the stuff (manure) myself” - but where’s the video evidence, huh? Just seeing your face as you recounted that was priceless, I’d have loved to see that moment 🤣
Seriously though, this was an amazing video. You’ve outdone yourself this time. I understand you want to keep the videos short to avoid people “changing the channel”, but is there any possibility that you could upload longer versions of the interviews later? I’m sure those conversations must’ve been fascinating.
Great video Konstantin, and good transparency on the sponsorship. Most of the wines covered are available in Australia, about USD 40 to 50. I have quite a few Carpineto Riserva 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018 and they are regulars in Wine Spectator's Top 100 - The 2018 was rated 94 points 👍
Yes. I have a few bottles and have drunk it occasionally over the years. Excellent value; you have reminded me to buy another case or two.
Thank you for covering this Konatantin! I’ve been living in Italy for the past 11 years and Sangiovese is my favorite grape! I love especially the brunellos with some of my favorites being the Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Brunello di Montalcino and the Ragnaie of 2016! I grew to love wine since I moved to Italy and honestly I really appreciate wine as people in Tuscany region (and not only) live and breath wine!
Absolutely love vino nobile... Spent many holidays driving through the region & montepulciano is special ❤️.. For a splurge the Boscarelli il nocio always delivered
Thanks Konstantin - really enjoyed this video about a really great wine - one of your best 👏
Great video! I love to see the winemakers sharing their knowledge and experience. I've only had Vino Rosso from Montepulciano and wasn't terribly impressed, but I'm inspired to take the next step now, even though the Vino Nobile is a bit expensive here in Texas.
I haven't had many vino nobile di M. I remember them to be a bit broader and more alcoholic than their Chianti Classico counterparts.
Wonderful piece. Love this grape!! I have a Poliziano Le Caggiole 2016 that I would like to lay down for a few years, but will be difficult to pass by! I know it will be worth it.
I was in Montepulciano last summer and I was impressed both by the wines and the city itself. I bought few bottles from Contucci, for my cellar.
Lovely video again Konstantin. I inmediatly want to buy some bottles to see for myself! And I must admit to be one of those(idiots:)) to think that it was a montipunciano wine.
Great, thank you!
Poliziano Asinone is defenitely one of my favourite wines!
Loved this video! I hope to see more videos showcasing producers/wine production in 2024. Not that I don’t learn from watching you taste but… I really enjoyed this one! 🍷
It will be the next bottle I buy. Thanks for the signpost KB
My first variety that I fell in love with and remains my favorite until this day.
Fascinating insight into the story & heritage of these wines. Now i have no excuse to taste another interesting variety!
This is awesome! So much depth, there are lots of youtube videos covering chianti classico or montalcino regions, but very little on this underrated region. I hope we will see more - and personally, would love to see more of your communication with other experts too. Happy new year!
My wife and I were in Italy for our honeymoon last May and we spent a few days in Tuscany - and touring wineries, of course! We really enjoyed Gracciano Della Seta. Their winemaker Julio gave us a great tour and never made us feel rushed (in the way a the winery inside the town did!) Their wines were nice and we really liked their riserva! Opened one recently and it was a bit tight and austere, but I think that showed its aging potential. Next time we will decant.
Superb Video Maestro!!!!
I've really fallen in love with 2017 Icario Vino Nobile di Montepulciano that a shop near my house started to carry.
Great Video! Love Sangiovese from Italy, I've had 16 Vino Nobile wines including the ones featured in your video which have been my favorites. The best I've had was the 2017 Avignonesi Poggetto di Sopra. 93 points for me. My average rating for Vino Nobile is 89 while it is 93 for Brunello, probably my most favorite wine of all but a big price difference. After seeing the video I ordered some 2015 Avignonesi and 2017 Polizano.
Amazing video - one of the best you’ve ever made! Would love to see more videos from your trips.
Fantastic episode! Thank you -
Really enjoyed this video. I may not have tried before, but this stirred my interest. Thanks.
I've had both the 2017 and 2018 Salceto Salco when visiting Italy. Both were available at a local grocery store for less than half the price I'd pay here in Canada. Both were excellent and for my palate I slightly preferred the 2017.
Dear Mr Baum,
Greetings from Zürich! I’m a big fan of your videos and of your boldness in judging. I genuinely enjoy learning about (mainly) red wine, but I’m far from being an expert. I purchased two years ago at a wine festival a limited-production 2015 Sangiovese from Etna (the only Sangiovese down there) and I wanted to know whether you’ve heard of it. I found it excellent compared to the rest of the wines I tasted and I paid 70 € for it. It’s called Unico di Benedetta, from Tenuta Benedetta. It has a captivating label, featuring the eyes of the producers’ daughter, Benedetta.
Best regards and wishes for a happy new year!
Nikiforos Kapetanakis
Thank you. No, I dont know this wine.
@@KonstantinBaumMasterofWine thanks for replying! I would highly recommend it! As a Greek I would love if you could one day make a video about great Greek reds! Cheers!!
I love sangiovese and I love vino nobile; sangiovese grown in Australia tends to be most similar to vino nobile due to our heat and clay soils, but it doesn't beat the real deal.
I enjoyed this episode! I love sangiovese and for sure southern Tuscany. I concur with your observation that the Vino Nobile is still great value for money compared to other famous DOCG's. There is a lot of choice between 15 and 35 euro's. One of my go to Vino Nobile is the estate of DEI.
Sangiovese Di Toscana can indeed be had for a reasonable price here in the UK, if you look for it. So important to make the distinction between pure Sangiovese and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Even S. Nobile isn't THAT expensive for what it is.
The statue would've scared the bejayzus out of me too. Interestingly, 'scared' is an anagram of 'sacred'.. 😅Happy New Year to you and all your friends and family, and all you erudite if occasionally tipsy subscribers to the channel!
Nice one Konstantin. 🍷⭐👍
Did you see Jay-Z spent his birthday at Smith Haut Lafitte in Bordeaux last December?! The hip-hop head in me can only dream of Jay-Z buying Smith Haut Lafitte, re-naming it "Smith Hov Lafitte". A boy can dream.
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We carry the Avignonesi Vino Nobile, and their 2012 Toscana at the wine shop I manage, and they are such incredible wines. The 2012 Toscana is particularly interesting. I only tasted it with reps when we first brought it in, but this video has inspired me to treat myself to a full bottle! Haha!
Thanks for another good and informative video. I would recommend tasting wines from Villa Sant’ Anna. Especially their top-wine Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Poldo
I have had some reasonably modest Vino Nobiles , and they have never disappointed. I always fancied that of all the Italian varietals, Nebbiolo would be my favourite, but in practice - I think it really is Sangiovese, and Vino Nobile and Brunello really drive this.
What a great episode. Wonderful to listen to the interviews with the winemakers. Also nice that you are not focusing on Brunello and Chianti Classico, which always seem to get so much more attention than vino nobile.
Yes! I loved it, a step more intense than other Sangiovese I had had.
I've had both a Avignonesi and Salcheto and I preferred the Solcheto. It was one of the most elegant wines I've ever drank! So tense but with silky tannins and vibrant acidity. I wish it was more widely available. When comparing the two VNM wines to chianti classico I found those two examples to have more purity and suppleness then what I've experienced with most Chianti
Had the 2020 Avignonesi Rosso di Montepulciano with some traditional Spaghetti Carbonara, very nice wine with very good Sangiovese character. In my opinion well worth the 14 Euro it costs.
I have only tried the 2016 Villa d’Angelo Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. I was not a fan of this on. It I found this one to be overly simplistic & easily forgettable. Will definitely try again from different estates based off your video. Thanks for sharing!
Rosso di Montalcino and Vino Nobile are two of my absolute favorite weekday pickups. I actually prefer the more entry-level offerings before they get too huge / rich.
I hope you will do a video of Serbian or at least ex Yugo wines one day. Great video!
Loved the video, keep this type of content coming.
My wife and I are thinking of visiting Tokaj. Any suggestions of vinyards/wineries to visit?
Great stuff!
I like the style of Maria Caterina Dei, even though I'm not a great fan of Sangiovese.
Researching Itakian wine prices for a lon time, I found that Vino Nobile is the best quality/price relation in Italy...
I tried once Poliziano - it was great red wine🥂🥂
I have found it difficult to enjoy wines from this region. Sangiovese that I’ve had, and I’ve been trying a lot, feels “rustic” to me - old world - and rough around the edges. There’s a lot of opportunity for progress and innovation here and I hope the new generation of winemakers embrace the opportunity and elevate their wines over time.
Hallo Konstantin, super Video wie immer - vielen Dank! Eine Frage: ich habe vom Konsortium gelesen, dass es bei der Gründung im Jahr 2017 ursprünglich 6 Erzeuger waren. Die Cantine Dei fehlt in der aktuellen Aufzählung, vielleicht hast du dazu ja etwas gehört. Mich hätten die Gründe interessiert warum sie nun nicht mehr dabei sind - da die Weine von dort meine absoluten Favoriten aus Montepulciano sind. Danke 😀
Das weiß ich auch nicht genau ... Du hast aber recht, die waren am Anfang mit dabei.
I have been to la braccesca and really enjoyed the silkyness of the tannins on Maggiarino. All of their wines, including the rosso, were great. Curious if you tried the Syrah from Cortona and what you thought (Bramasole).
I stayed at a winery, Fattoria Del Cero, who had some wonderful wines. All of the places we visited had food and wine tastinga that were amazing. Purchasing for shipment to the USA was very reasonable as well.
Very good video. Thanks for sharing. I am a little bit unsure about Vino Nobile and Tuscan wine because as Matteo said too much wine there tastes a lot the cask he was aged in. There is a big lack of definition in too many wines on the market so I cannot go and pick candidly a 35€ bottle. Sangiovese is a tricky grape for me and that's why I'll always go for a Barolo instead.
Very interesting video Konstantin. Which estate was your favorite?
Dutch:bij sabreren wordt de botte kant van lemmet gebruikt !
Hey Konstantin, als ich deine Gläser gegoogelt habe bin ich über den "EuroCave Wine Art" gestolpert (Gabriel-Glas vertreibt den in deren Shop), eine "Mini Weinbar" die verspricht, dass man dort zwei geöffnete Weinflaschen durch ein "Vakuumsystem" bis zu 10 Tage ohne Qualitätsverlust lagern und kühlen kann. Kostet rund 300 Euro. Klingt für einen Single Haushalt wie meinen erstmal spannend. Leider ist das einzige Video auf CZcams auf Thailändisch. Wäre das mal ne Videoidee?
Amazing video Konstantin and Happy New Year! I had a few Vino Nobiles over the Christmas holiday and am constantly amazed at how underrated the wine is, especially in the grand context of Tuscany as a whole. Also, solid Italian!
Quick but random question I’ve always wondered: in addition to your native German and English, how many other languages do you speak? I’d imagine you have interact with individuals in the wine industry all over the world who speak a variety of languages, so I’ve always been curious about that. Cheers!
Same to you!
No for profit winery does not keep a cabinet of cultured yeasts and yeast nutrients for stuck fermentations.
I was supposed to go Vino Nobile and Brunello tasting on my trip to Italy but due to Visa stuff I ended up in Porto and the Duoro Valley...next time!
Yesyes have visited a few wineries there and organised a tasting once. But please don't mention too often as the prices will rise more than the 20% or so it already has in the past 3 years.
I don't like my wine with geese I think that sick... The poor geese.
I like my wine with dog meat! Especially aged hound or poodle. It just pairs so well.
My favourite is Il Macchione.
I’ve had many more exciting Vino Nobile over the years than Brunellos
Great video! Would love more content of you in the regions and talking to the winemakers
I have been itching to know - Konstantin, what do you do with the bottles of wine that you try after you open them? Do you give them away? Toss them out? Recork them and keep them to drink with dinner?
All of the above!
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Curious to know why this stuff all costs more than 50€ while their Chianti can be had for 10........they made a nice business out of a grape from the South of Italy.
Just finished a Carpineto Riserva 2018 which on top of prugnolo gentile includes canaiolo. According to your experience can it still be considered stricto sensus a vino nobile di montepulciano ?
Seems that I am drifting in the wrong direction I am a terroirista not a cepageista, single variety wine is just falling into the new world trap.
When it comes to Terroir, single varieties is often quite powerful expressing its home: think Burgundy, Mosel, Barolo …
@@KonstantinBaumMasterofWine I agree grape is as much a part of terroir as man is, or weather or stone. My mind set has drifted to wanting to grow a mix of varieties in my vineyard, like they did in olden times. Neither way is wrong, but counting on one clone can be risky.
@Konstantinbaum: Which wine do you prefer personally? Chianti Classico, Brunello or Vino Nobile?
Tricky ... it depends on the time and the place!
@@KonstantinBaumMasterofWine diplomatische Antwort!
All of the vintners you featured were extremely intelligent and attractive folks. However, this did seem like an infomercial for their wine. My experience with this wine is a bit mixed, so I hope they do up their game and produce something a little less rustic. Wonderful presentation, however.
Would you ever want to own a vineyard ??