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"One of the headline wineries in Montepulciano..."- Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
B-21 fans of classic Tuscan reds won't need convincing to stock up on the 93-point 2019 Dei Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a powerful Sangiovese revealing bright, aromatic red fruit hinting of wild herbs and earthy spice with a smooth, enduring finish, earning a coveted spot on this year's Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2023 and an outstanding value promising pleasurable drinking for years to come.
Situated in the spectacular countryside southeast of Siena in Tuscany's oldest appellation, Cantine Dei produces terroir-driven Sangiovese from the vineyards surrounding the medieval town of Montepulciano. The 2019 Vino Nobile was awarded the top rating of tre bicchieri or "three glasses" by Italy's most prestigious wine publication Gambero Rosso, known by insiders as the "Wine Bible of Italy." Producing its first wines in 1985, the Cantine Dei estate extends over 100 hectares in the rolling hills of the historic Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, its 60 hectares of organically farmed vineyards located throughout the region and reflecting its diverse terroir. Sourced from the estate's Martiena, La Ciarliana, and Cervognano vineyards, the Sangiovese vines for the 2019 Vino Nobile are planted in a mix of tuff, limestone and sandy clay soils at 250 to 350 meters above sea level, the high-altitude vineyards producing richly concentrated fruit with well-balanced acidity. A blend of mostly Sangiovese fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, this 2019 offers "a skillful interpretation of terroir and vintage" according to Decanter's Michaela Morris with textured fruit and layers of well-integrated tannins promising longevity.
Ranked among an elite group of 2019s from a region "that should be on everyone's radar" according to Wine Enthusiast's Kerin O'Keefe, the 2019 Dei Vino Nobile di Montepulciano "continues to be one of the benchmarks in its category and an amazing value as well" according to Vinous' Eric Guido, matching in quality to its higher profile Tuscan neighbors at a bargain price and a sure bet for lovers of bold Sangiovese wines seeking an outstanding value to enjoy whenever a taste of Tuscany calls. | 
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