2020 Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Asinone

One of the best Vino Nobile wines from Montepulciano. To obtain the very best quality, this wine is produced exclusively in the very best vintages. The Vino Nobile Asinone is generally made from 100% of the well-known Tuscan grape variety - Sangiovese. The vineyards are located at an altitude of about 350 meters near the old town of Montepulciano. The soil type is clay with stones. After the harvest and fermentation of 16 to 18 days, the maturation process continues in French oak barriques for a period of 16 to 18 months. The vineyards for the production of the Asinone were planted in 1963 and 1991 respectively. In the nose we smell black fruit, plums, vanilla. The taste has a firm attack with black fruit, vanilla, complex, minerals, a lot of concentration, ripe tannins but after the first attack the wine becomes surprisingly fresh with a lot of liveliness and freshness. The wine is not a blockbuster but rather a wine with great finesse.

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WINE-FOOD SUGGESTIONS:

• Roasted chicken with sage and garlic
  The juicy, spicy chicken complements the ripe fruit and refined tannins of the wine.

• Pasta with tomato sauce, minced meat and Parmesan cheese
  A classic that works well because of the hearty sauce, the acidity of the tomato and the full character of the wine.

• Risotto with mushrooms and Pecorino
  The earthy flavors of mushrooms and salty cheese enhance the complexity of the Sangiovese.

• Lasagna with eggplant, mozzarella and basil
  The creamy texture and spicy flavors of the lasagna complement the warm, fruity profile of the wine.

• Rack of lamb with rosemary, roasted garlic and red wine jus
  The spicy character of the lamb and the rich sauce match perfectly with the structure, spices and concentration of the Asinone.

• Hare saddle fillet with sage, pancetta and a black cherry sauce
  The combination of game, spiciness and fruity sauce is beautifully carried by the depth, freshness and elegant tannins of this top wine from Montepulciano.