|
|
B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More
"Luca De Ferrari and the team at Boscarelli make some of the most beautiful wines in the appellation." - Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
Of course, Montalcino is ground zero in Italy for Sangiovese, but savvy Italian insiders know that some of the varietal's best bangs for the buck can be found in Montepulciano. Situated southwest of Chianti, Montepulciano's slightly warmer climate means there's no shortage of ripeness in its wines, but the sandy, well-draining soils also imbue them with striking minerality that's more intense than in the wines of Chianti or even Montalcino. This trio from Boscarelli highlights one of the region's most accomplished estates firing on all cylinders.
The 94-point 2021 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano "is a total pleasure to the senses" according to Vinous,offering the elevated terroir expression that one typically finds in the finest examples from further north. The estate's benchmark pedigree, however, is on full display in the two Riserva bottlings below. The 2020 Riserva is a "sleek yet solidly built red," demonstrating the age-worthy quality of a great Vino Nobile according toWine Spectator's 95-point review. Also notching 95 points fromWine Spectator,the 2018 Riserva Sotto Casa is a stellar expression of the estate's most prized plot planted to high density in alluvial, red clay soils. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, it's a captivating example of what makes Montepulciano such a dynamic region,
If you're familiar with names like Avignonesi or DEI, you'll want to add Boscarelli to your list, as they're right on par with the benchmark names of Montepulciano, and if you're seeking top-flight Sangiovese expressions from outside the box, these are your next go-to discoveries. |
|
|
Mint and eucalyptus shade the cherry and strawberry fruit in this sleek yet solidly built red, with a mineral note underlying it all. Balanced, this needs time for all the elements to integrate fully, yet there's still very positive energy driving the long finish. Best from 2027 through 2045. 850 cases made.
95 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Oct 2024)
The nose is crisp and faintly medicinal, yet inviting, with aromas of blackberry tea, black cherries, pencil shavings and eucalyptus. On the palate, more blackberries are balanced by emergent undertones of herbs and earth, while that fresh medicinal nature lingers through a dark chocolate finish. Dense, firm tannins hold a solid foundation.
94 points, Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast (Sep 2024)
This shows good depth and ripeness in its dark-cherry and black-raspberry fruit, those flavors accented by notes of lavender, thyme and singed orange peel. The iron-tinged tannins lend a coolness to the flavors, which remain balanced and fresh through the finish.
93 points, Stephanie Johnson, Wine & Spirits (Mar 2024)
A lightly chewy Vino Nobile with berry, bark and dried mushroom character. Full-bodied with some fresh acidity underneath the tannin backbone. It’s a little rough at the end, but should soften nicely in a year or two.
93 points, James Suckling (Apr 2024)
Top Quality Store
