2021 Villa Sant'Anna Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

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TOP - The oenologist at Villa Sant'Anna has repeatedly been named one of Italy's best, and for good reason. Even after uncorking, you can smell the Tuscan hills. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is often confused with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. What's the difference? Vino Nobile di Montepulciano comes from the Tuscan town of Montepulciano and is made from the Sangiovese grape, locally called Prugnolo Gentile. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is made in Abruzzo and Marche from the Montepulciano grape of the same name. Pope Paul III drank Vino Nobile as early as the 16th century, because according to his cellar master, it was the perfect wine. It's no wonder the wine is nicknamed "Pope's Drink" in the local dialect. Montepulciano, like Chianti, is made primarily from Sangiovese, but is somewhat fuller-bodied and has a higher alcohol content.

Some very fine examples are produced in the region, and the wines of Villa Sant'Anna are undoubtedly among the finest. Here, winemaker Roberto Ferrini reigns supreme in the cellar, an experienced craftsman who belongs to the select group of Italy's finest winemakers. Above ground, three women manage the centuries-old estate: Simona Ruggeri Fabroni and her two daughters. They are immensely proud of this Vino Nobile, made from Sangiovese, supplemented with local varieties like Mammolo, Canaiolo, Colorino, and the international star Merlot. At Villa Sant'Anna, they're keeping up with the times, so large wooden barrels are a thing of the past. Officially, Vino Nobile only needs to be aged for one year in oak, but Roberto Ferrini ages the wine for two years in smaller French oak barrels, followed by another year in the bottle in the villa's cool cellars. This patience is reflected in your glass. No strong tannins, as is often the case with young Vino Nobile, but rather a supple wine full of black fruit, spices, and a touch of vanilla. And... look at the alcohol percentage—just around 13%, unlike the (too) many alcohol bombs. So good! Excellent with cheese or a piece of grilled meat.

Fermentation in barrels at a temperature of 30°C with a maceration period of 20 days. Maturation in small and medium-sized oak barrels at controlled temperatures for two years, followed by a further year in the bottle in a cold cellar. Blackcurrant, spice, tobacco, and a subtle hint of earth are expressed in this attractive wine from Villa Sant' Anna. A very fine example of a wonderfully elegant Vino Nobile de Montepulciano, from the beautiful, yet very small, wine region.

VEGAN certified .

FACT: In the tab: Attachment, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order this wine.

Specifications

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Available as of Nov 7, 2025
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Type of Wine Red
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Appellation Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Winery Villa Sant Anna
Grape Canaiolo, Sangiovese
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan Yes
Vintage 2021
Drinking as of 2025
Drinking till 2035
Alcohol % 14
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Tasting Profiles Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol
Drink moments Lekker luxe, Met vrienden

Wijnhuis

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This amazing winery, run by women, is located on the hills around the Italian town of Montepulciano, known for its excellent wines. Montepulciano, as most wine lovers will know, is located in beautiful Tuscany, Italy's most famous wine region. And when you say Tuscany, you naturally think of wine!

The Villa Sant'Anna winery, located there, has been owned by the Simona Ruggeri Fabroni family for about 200 years. For many years, Simona has been committed to maintaining the old, passionate family tradition of producing wines of excellent quality. She now does this with the help and encouragement of her daughters Anna and Margherita. This 'ladies team' works tirelessly and full of passion & dedication to make this already beautiful winery even more successful. In the last 15 years, winery Villa Sant Anna in Montepulciano has also set the trend by focusing only on quality. This means that the plant density has been seriously reduced, that only the best oak barriques are used, the grapes are selected manually and the wines are given time to mature. In addition, at Villa Sant'Anna they have the great advantage of their ancient underground cellars where all wines can age at natural ideal temperature and humidity. Villa Sant'Anna's oenologist has been repeatedly voted one of the best in Italy, and for good reason. Immediately after uncorking you can smell the Tuscan hills.

The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is often confused with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. What is the difference? The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano comes from the Tuscan town of Montepulciano and is made from the Sangiovese grape, locally called Prugnolo Gentile. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is made in Abruzzo and Marken from the Montepulciano grape of the same name. Pope Paul III already drank Vino Nobile in the 16th century, because according to his cellar master it was the perfect wine. It is not for nothing that the wine is nicknamed 'Pope's drink' in the local dialect. Montepulciano, like Chianti, is made mainly from Sangiovese, but is a bit fuller and has more alcohol. Very nice specimens come from Tuscany, and the wines of Villa Sant'Anna are undoubtedly among the best. In the cellar, winemaker Roberto Ferrini is lord and master. He is an experienced craftsman who belongs to the select group of the best winemakers in Italy. However, above ground, the 3 women (Simona Ruggeri Fabroni and her 2 daughters Anna and Margherita) hold sway in the ancient domain. Their 4 (red) wines are the Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, the extremely enjoyable Rosso di Montepulciano and very refined Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Only in the very best years, with a careful and very strict selection of the best grapes destined for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, is the cult wine Vino Nobile Poldo Riserva made.

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