2021 Poliziano Le Stanze del Poliziano

2021 Poliziano Le Stanze del Poliziano is an elegant Super Tuscan in which Bordeaux grape varieties and Tuscan finesse come together. Since the first vintage in 1987, Le Stanze has been regarded as one of Poliziano's most successful creations. The wine takes its name from the Renaissance poem Le Stanze by the famous poet Angelo Ambrogini, better known as Poliziano, who was born in Montepulciano. The result is a classic Tuscan Bordeaux blend with great depth, refinement, and excellent aging potential.

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Poliziano belongs to the absolute elite of Montepulciano and has been regarded as one of Tuscany's quality benchmarks for decades. Under the leadership of Federico Carletti, the estate grew into one of the most progressive wineries in the region. His daughter, Maria Stella Carletti, has now taken over responsibility for the vinification, with a new generation building upon the same philosophy of quality.

The estate possesses approximately 155 hectares of vineyards, spread across Montepulciano, Cortona, Torrita di Siena, and Maremma. Modern winemaking techniques go hand in hand with great respect for the terroir, resulting in wines known for their balance of elegance, concentration, and purity.

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Le Stanze was first produced in 1987 and is inspired by the great Bordeaux blends, while simultaneously retaining a distinct Tuscan character. The wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, sourced from carefully selected vineyards with calcareous clay soils. The combination of these grape varieties results in a wine of power, refinement, and a remarkably long lifespan.

The 2021 volume

2021 is considered one of the finest Tuscan vintages of recent years. The combination of a relatively cool growing season, long ripening, and healthy grapes resulted in wines with great freshness, aromatic precision, and excellent structure. Le Stanze benefited optimally from these conditions and ranks among the most classic vintages of recent years.

Vinification

After manual harvesting, the grapes are fermented separately by plot in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Subsequently, the wine ages for approximately sixteen months in French oak barriques, a significant portion of which are new. After blending, further bottle aging follows before the wine is released.

Scent, taste and character

The 2021 opens with intense aromas of blackcurrants, blueberries, and cassis, followed by grilled Mediterranean herbs, sandalwood, sweet spices, and a subtle smokiness. As the wine opens up, notes of graphite, liquorice, and dark chocolate emerge.

On the palate, the wine is silky smooth yet energetic at the same time. The ripe dark fruit is supported by lively acidity and fine-grained tannins that give the wine plenty of tension. Flavors of blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry, and licorice are complemented by a subtle touch of bitter orange and fine spices.

The finish is long, structured, and harmonious. The youthful tannins give the wine great aging potential, while the elegant balance ensures that it never becomes heavy or sluggish. It is a classic Le Stanze that combines power and finesse in an exemplary manner.

Storage potential

Although the wine will already provide much drinking pleasure after a few years of bottle aging, the 2021 develops optimally between 2028 and 2036. With additional aging, increasingly complex aromas of cedarwood, tobacco, truffle, and leather emerge.