Tenuta Calimaia Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano DOCG 2019 Cantine Frescobaldi

Tenuta Calimaia 2019 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - Cantine Frescobaldi Location and Land

Located in a historic area for the production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Tenuta Calimaia is considered one of the most suitable areas. The vineyards are located on the rolling hills between the Val di Chiana and the Val d'Orcia. With an altitude of 300 meters above sea level, the land varies in terms of exposure and type, allowing each cultivated vine to be enhanced.

Climate Trend 2019

The climatic year of 2019 was characterized by a warm winter, followed by a cool and rainy spring. The harvest brought perfectly healthy and ripe grapes, thanks to balanced climatic conditions.

Technical Notes Varieties

The wine is made from 90% Sangiovese, locally called Prugnolo Gentile, and 10% complementary red grape varieties.

Maturation

The wine was matured for 24 months in oak barrels.

Vinification and Maturation

The grapes, once harvested by hand, were vinified in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Maceration on the skins allowed perfect extraction of the polyphenolic substances. Subsequently, the wine remained to mature in oak barrels for 24 months, and then rested in the bottle for a few months.

Tasting Notes

Tenuta Calimaia Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2019 has an intense ruby red color. The bouquet is complex and rich in notes of red fruits, such as cherry, sour cherry and black cherry. Hints of aromatic herbs such as sage and lavender and spicy notes of cocoa bean further enrich the profile. The entry into the mouth is voluminous and energetic, with excellent shelf life of the red fruits. The freshness and acidity are linked to raspberry and currant. The spicy notes envelop the palate, giving a good persistence to the wine. The tannin is young, fresh and silky.