James Suckling 91
"Fresh and lively with blueberry and citrus character. Medium body, fine tannins and a lively finish"

Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Winner

Wine Enthusiast 90
"Loaded with energy, this polished red opens with aromas of fragrant blue flower, new leather, black plum and a whisper of baking spice. The juicy, vibrant palate offers tart cherry, cranberry, clove and thyme alongside firm acidity and fine-grained tannins that give the finish grip. Racy and linear, it needs time to fully develop. Drink 2019–2028. de Grazia Imports."

" The 2013 Vino Nobile Montepulciano is a blend of 90% Prugnolo gentile, the Sangiovese clone native to Montepulciano, and 10% Canaiolo nero. The vineyards are planted on tufa soils at a South/South-West exposure in the Bossona and Martiena Crus, and range from 40 to 15 years in age. This Vino Nobile is aged in large oak casks for 24 months and cellared in the bottle for 6 months before release. " ~ Winery notes

About the winery
The Dei family produced their first wines from their estate in the heart of the historic appellation of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in 1985. Now run by Caterina Dei, the estate has become one of the leaders in the region, producing lush, perfumed, fruit-driven wines that are exquisite expressions of the local Prugnolo clone of Sangiovese, blended with small amounts of Canaiolo, Mammolo, and Merlot.

The vineyards, on the slopes below the picturesque town of Montepulciano, extend over 52 hectares and are divided mainly between the crus of Martiena and Bossona. The Vino Nobile Riserva Bossona, which comes entirely from the best positions in that Cru, is considered one of the best expressions of the Montepulciano terroir. All it takes is a taste of these wines to know that they are the epitome of quality for the region.

Farming Practice: Practicing Organic