2023 Poliziano Rosso di Montepulciano BIO
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | Toscana |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2030 |
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Description
A beautiful full red wine with aromas of cherries, plums and some coffee/leather. A juicy attack with lots of red fruit in the taste. It is an accessible wine with lots of taste, nice and juicy, concentrated and has a beautiful aftertaste with fresh acids. The wine is already much more accessible than its big brother the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Robert Parker speaks of "Here's a terrific easy-drinking wine from a classic vintage" and there is nothing to add to that. One of the best Montepluciano's. An impressive quality for the money.
Frederico Carletti, the current owner of Azienda Agricola Poliziano, is responsible for a revolutionary change. Carletti has turned Poliziano into a real wine producing company, which produces and bottles its own wines. He left for Piedmont to study oenology at university. He then did internships with various wine producers, to gain the necessary practical experience. Then it was time to make his childhood dream come true. Since he took over in 1981, the company's star has risen rapidly.
Among the innovations he introduced were the planting of new grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as the creation of new wines such as Le Stanze, Elegia and a Riserva of separate vineyards, such as Vigna Asinone. With these showpieces Carletti won the hearts of wine lovers and won numerous prizes at international competitions. Poliziano is now generally regarded as one of the great pioneers of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
FACT: The wine is stored in our air-conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to collect the wine you will also receive a nice discount.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | Toscana |
| Winery | Azienda Agricola Poliziano |
| Grape | Sangiovese |
| Biological certified | Yes |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2030 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| James Suckling rating | 91 |
| Vinous rating | 90 |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Professional Reviews
James Suckling
POLIZIANO ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO 2022
Score
91
Youthful, brambly nose with lots of cherries, strawberries, dried herbs and potpourri. Crunchy and laid-back on the palate with a pristine, firm finish. Fresh and more reductively made than most looking to emulate the “Bojo” style. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Zekun Shuai
Senior Editor
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Vinous
90
Drinking Window
2024 - 2028
From: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: An Unstoppable Force (Feb 2025)
Incredibly pretty, the 2023 Rosso di Montepulciano wafts up with a lovely mix of wild strawberries, violets, lavender and wet stones. This is juicy in style and remarkably pure, with a subtle tinge of minerality and vividly ripe cherry-berry fruit notes that flow across a stream of fresh acidity. It tapers off crisp and only gently tannic yet poised with medium length. This is fantastic for the difficult 2023 vintage and not your typical Poliziano Rosso, with just 50% of production and 100% Sangiovese.
- By Eric Guido on February 2025
I toured the newly outfitted Poliziano winery with proprietor Federico Carletti and his daughter, Maria Stella Carletti, who has taken over winemaking responsibilities at the estate. Federico Carletti has added a new logistics center, cellar, fermentation room and automated bottling line in an attempt to prepare the next generation for “the next 20 years.” With 155 hectares of vines spread out across the four communes of Maremma, Cortona, Montepulciano and Torrita, an update to their cellars was in order. As for the wines, I have always loved the balance of polish and terroir transparency that Poliziano captures so well. Their Le Caggiole was one of the first single-vineyard wines in the region, followed by the Asinone. On this visit, the 2021 Asinone really stole the show, but that is more about vintage than anything else, as the 2020 Le Caggiole hails from a warm and more elegant-styled year. The 2020 simply lacks the depth and structural haft to take it to the next level. With that said, I look forward to tasting the 2021, which will bear the Pieve classification. Another new release to consider is the 2023 Rosso di Montepulciano, which is a bit of a rare bird. Typically a blend of Sangiovese with 20% Merlot, the 2023 is 100% Sangiovese due to issues with Peronospora. The 2023 vintage saw a 50% reduction in quantity across the board.
90
Drinking Window
2023 - 2027
From: Terroir and Determination: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Feb 2023)
Wickedly fresh and floral, the 2021 Rosso di Montepulciano wafts up from the glass with a bouquet of wild strawberries, stems and all, plus touches of mint and blood orange. This steps softly yet with impact, impressing with fleshy red and blue fruits expertly offset by a salty core of minerality. Raspberry and blueberry preserves and rosy inner florals make the lightly tannic and medium-length finish a total pleasure. This is a beautiful blending of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot.
- By Eric Guido on October 2022
The polished style of Poliziano shines bright in this set of new releases, especially with the 2019 single-vineyard Asinone, a varietal Sangiovese from higher elevations (up to 400 meters) in the western part of the region. For many years now, the focus of the house has been on the development of individual crus, Asinone and Le Caggiole, which will see an upgrade into the new Pieve designation over time. The Carletti family deeply believes in the potential of Sangiovese in the region, as they slowly push most of their wines toward a higher percentage of the variety. Federico Carletti remains the family's winemaker, aided by the third-generation Maria Stella and Francesco Carletti. Over the past decade, the estate has undergone major changes. A focus on the vineyards, a reduction of small barrels, and a push toward Sangiovese purity through terroir have kept Poliziano at the cutting edge of Montepulciano’s growth.
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Frederico Carletti, the current owner of Azienda Agricola Poliziano, is responsible for a revolutionary change. Carletti has turned Poliziano into a real wine-producing company, which produces and bottles its own wines. He went to Piemonte to learn the profession of an enologist at the university. He then did internships with various wine producers to gain the necessary practical experience. Then it was time to realize his childhood dream. Since taking office in 1981, the company's star has risen rapidly. His innovations included the planting of new grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as the creation of new wines, such as Le Stanze, Elegia and a Riserva from separate vineyards, such as the Vigna Asinone. With these showpieces, Carletti has won the hearts of wine lovers and has won numerous prizes at international competitions. Poliziano is now widely regarded as one of the great pioneers of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
A beautiful full red wine with aromas of cherries, plums and some coffee/leather. A juicy attack with lots of red fruit in the taste. It is an accessible wine with lots of taste, nice and juicy, concentrated and has a beautiful aftertaste with fresh acids. The wine is already much more accessible than its big brother the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Robert Parker speaks of "Here's a terrific easy-drinking wine from a classic vintage" and there is nothing to add to that. One of the best Montepluciano's. An impressive quality for the money.
Frederico Carletti, the current owner of Azienda Agricola Poliziano, is responsible for a revolutionary change. Carletti has turned Poliziano into a real wine producing company, which produces and bottles its own wines. He left for Piedmont to study oenology at university. He then did internships with various wine producers, to gain the necessary practical experience. Then it was time to make his childhood dream come true. Since he took over in 1981, the company's star has risen rapidly.
Among the innovations he introduced were the planting of new grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as the creation of new wines such as Le Stanze, Elegia and a Riserva of separate vineyards, such as Vigna Asinone. With these showpieces Carletti won the hearts of wine lovers and won numerous prizes at international competitions. Poliziano is now generally regarded as one of the great pioneers of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
FACT: The wine is stored in our air-conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to collect the wine you will also receive a nice discount.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation | Toscana |
| Winery | Azienda Agricola Poliziano |
| Grape | Sangiovese |
| Biological certified | Yes |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2030 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| James Suckling rating | 91 |
| Vinous rating | 90 |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
James Suckling
POLIZIANO ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO 2022
Score
91
Youthful, brambly nose with lots of cherries, strawberries, dried herbs and potpourri. Crunchy and laid-back on the palate with a pristine, firm finish. Fresh and more reductively made than most looking to emulate the “Bojo” style. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Zekun Shuai
Senior Editor
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
90
Drinking Window
2024 - 2028
From: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: An Unstoppable Force (Feb 2025)
Incredibly pretty, the 2023 Rosso di Montepulciano wafts up with a lovely mix of wild strawberries, violets, lavender and wet stones. This is juicy in style and remarkably pure, with a subtle tinge of minerality and vividly ripe cherry-berry fruit notes that flow across a stream of fresh acidity. It tapers off crisp and only gently tannic yet poised with medium length. This is fantastic for the difficult 2023 vintage and not your typical Poliziano Rosso, with just 50% of production and 100% Sangiovese.
- By Eric Guido on February 2025
I toured the newly outfitted Poliziano winery with proprietor Federico Carletti and his daughter, Maria Stella Carletti, who has taken over winemaking responsibilities at the estate. Federico Carletti has added a new logistics center, cellar, fermentation room and automated bottling line in an attempt to prepare the next generation for “the next 20 years.” With 155 hectares of vines spread out across the four communes of Maremma, Cortona, Montepulciano and Torrita, an update to their cellars was in order. As for the wines, I have always loved the balance of polish and terroir transparency that Poliziano captures so well. Their Le Caggiole was one of the first single-vineyard wines in the region, followed by the Asinone. On this visit, the 2021 Asinone really stole the show, but that is more about vintage than anything else, as the 2020 Le Caggiole hails from a warm and more elegant-styled year. The 2020 simply lacks the depth and structural haft to take it to the next level. With that said, I look forward to tasting the 2021, which will bear the Pieve classification. Another new release to consider is the 2023 Rosso di Montepulciano, which is a bit of a rare bird. Typically a blend of Sangiovese with 20% Merlot, the 2023 is 100% Sangiovese due to issues with Peronospora. The 2023 vintage saw a 50% reduction in quantity across the board.
90
Drinking Window
2023 - 2027
From: Terroir and Determination: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Feb 2023)
Wickedly fresh and floral, the 2021 Rosso di Montepulciano wafts up from the glass with a bouquet of wild strawberries, stems and all, plus touches of mint and blood orange. This steps softly yet with impact, impressing with fleshy red and blue fruits expertly offset by a salty core of minerality. Raspberry and blueberry preserves and rosy inner florals make the lightly tannic and medium-length finish a total pleasure. This is a beautiful blending of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot.
- By Eric Guido on October 2022
The polished style of Poliziano shines bright in this set of new releases, especially with the 2019 single-vineyard Asinone, a varietal Sangiovese from higher elevations (up to 400 meters) in the western part of the region. For many years now, the focus of the house has been on the development of individual crus, Asinone and Le Caggiole, which will see an upgrade into the new Pieve designation over time. The Carletti family deeply believes in the potential of Sangiovese in the region, as they slowly push most of their wines toward a higher percentage of the variety. Federico Carletti remains the family's winemaker, aided by the third-generation Maria Stella and Francesco Carletti. Over the past decade, the estate has undergone major changes. A focus on the vineyards, a reduction of small barrels, and a push toward Sangiovese purity through terroir have kept Poliziano at the cutting edge of Montepulciano’s growth.
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Frederico Carletti, the current owner of Azienda Agricola Poliziano, is responsible for a revolutionary change. Carletti has turned Poliziano into a real wine-producing company, which produces and bottles its own wines. He went to Piemonte to learn the profession of an enologist at the university. He then did internships with various wine producers to gain the necessary practical experience. Then it was time to realize his childhood dream. Since taking office in 1981, the company's star has risen rapidly. His innovations included the planting of new grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as the creation of new wines, such as Le Stanze, Elegia and a Riserva from separate vineyards, such as the Vigna Asinone. With these showpieces, Carletti has won the hearts of wine lovers and has won numerous prizes at international competitions. Poliziano is now widely regarded as one of the great pioneers of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.