Winery La Calonica - Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Winery La CalonicaVino Nobile di Montepulciano

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano of Winery La Calonica is a red wine from the region of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).

Taste structure of the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano from the Winery La Calonica

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano of Winery La Calonica in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano of Winery La Calonica in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery La Calonica's Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
12.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - 2016
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - 2015
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - 2014
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - 2013
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - 2012
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - 2011
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - 2010
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano from Winery La Calonica are 2013, 2015, 2014, 2012 and 2016.

Informations about the Winery La Calonica

The winery offers 15 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Toscane

The Winery La Calonica is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Toscane to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 20000 of of Italy wines
In the top 3500 of of Toscane wines
In the top 50000 of red wines
In the top 80000 wines of the world

The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

News related to this wine

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The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices

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The Irancy appellation seen by Clotilde Davenne

Clotilde Davenne, from the eponymous estate, mentions the cherry as a main characteristic of the Irancy appellation. She tells us about the Pinot Noir variety which reveals, in its northern location of Bourgogne, lots of freshness and fruitiness that gives the appellation a very special place among the wines of the region. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https: ...

The word of the wine: Drawing

Synonymous with racking.

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