Le Berne Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2021

Description

Grape variety: Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile).

Ageing: 24 months in wood (60% in 25 hl oak barrels, 40% in small French oak barrels). Bottle ageing: 6 months minimum.

Vino Nobile has a ruby red colour of good concentration, intense aroma with evident fruity notes and hints of wild berries, cherry and vanilla. In the mouth is full and round, persistent with a good tannic component.

It is a classic pairing with roasted red and white meats, all the cheeses among which it prefers the “Pecorino di Pienza”

“90/100. In 2021, frost damage was more prevalent in Le Bèrne’s higher-altitude vineyards, while lower plots ended up being more productive. This helped mitigate the loss to just 20%. Crafted from ‘middle-aged’ 30-year-old vines, this Vino Nobile leads with aromas of dried rose and warm stones, then a flood of ripe blue plum and black cherry carries through to the palate. While this seems superficially fruity upfront, dry and chalky tannins lend some gravitas, and a twist of citrus zest refreshes.” (Michaela Morris, Decanter, 17 Feb 2024)