TorCalvano Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva

トルカルヴァーノ ノービレ・ディ・モンテプルチャーノ・リゼルヴァ

Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute

Sangiovese

About this wine

The Riserva selection from the TorCalvano estate in Montepulciano, aged longer in oak than the base Nobile bottling to develop additional refinement and elegance, with garnet-red color and delicate, floral aromatics balanced by ripe red fruit, spice and a hint of vanilla.

Beginner's Note

A more refined, age-worthy step up from the standard TorCalvano Nobile for those exploring Montepulciano's finer expressions.

Sommelier's Note

"Time in oak gives this Riserva a refined, feminine elegance — floral, spiced and long on the velvety tannic finish."

Food Pairings

Roasted duck, herb-crusted lamb, mature cheeses, and rich mushroom risotto.

When to drink it

Formal dinners, aged-cheese pairings, cellar purchases.

Specs

Grape Varieties
Sangiovese
Style
Red
Price Range
$29-40

Terroir & Winemaking

Mainly Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile biotype); extended oak aging beyond the base Nobile di Montepulciano to develop greater refinement, per the Riserva classification.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this Riserva differ from the standard TorCalvano Nobile di Montepulciano?
The Riserva undergoes extended oak aging beyond the standard bottling, developing greater refinement, elegance and aging potential, as required by the Riserva classification.
What grape variety is used?
Mainly Sangiovese, in the local Prugnolo Gentile biotype.
What does it taste like?
It shows a garnet red color with delicate, floral, refined aromas, a balanced and elegant palate, and a long, velvety tannic finish, with ripe red fruit, spice and a hint of vanilla.
What food pairs well with it?
Roasted duck, herb-crusted lamb, mature cheeses and mushroom risotto.

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