Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
ヴィーノ・ノービレ・ディ・モンテプルチャーノ
Azienda Vinicola Raspanti
Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese)
About this wine
Raspanti's Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG is the flagship wine of this Montepulciano-based estate, produced from 100% Prugnolo Gentile (the local Sangiovese biotype) grown on 12 of the family's 65 hectares. Fermented in concrete and stainless steel, the wine ages for three years in large Slavonian oak barrels before a further six months of bottle refinement, following the traditional winemaking method the estate has practiced since its founding in 1960.
A structured, food-friendly introduction to Tuscany's noble Sangiovese style — firmer and more tannic than Chianti.
Sommelier's Note
"A traditionally built, DOCG-certified expression of Prugnolo Gentile — the three-year oak regimen gives it more grip and structure than most Rosso di Montepulciano. Reviewers at Anteprima Toscana 2026 noted the 2023 vintage still shows a rustic, evolving character rather than polish, so pouring it slightly younger with hearty, fatty food is the safer bet."
Food Pairings
A classic Tuscan match for bistecca alla fiorentina, wild boar ragù, and aged pecorino; its firm tannins also stand up well to grilled lamb and porcini mushroom dishes.
When to drink it
Sunday roast dinners, steak nights, and gatherings centered on slow-cooked Tuscan classics.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese)
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥4,000-6,000 (estimated from typical Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG retail pricing; Raspanti's specific retail price could not be confirmed from available sources)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Prugnolo Gentile. Fermented in concrete and stainless steel; aged 3 years in Slavonian oak botti, followed by 6 months in bottle before release, in line with DOCG regulations for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Raspanti's Vino Nobile di Montepulciano made from?
- It is produced from 100% Prugnolo Gentile, the local biotype of Sangiovese grown in the Montepulciano appellation.
- How long is it aged before release?
- The wine ferments in concrete and stainless steel, then ages three years in Slavonian oak barrels followed by six months in bottle, matching the DOCG's requirements for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Its firm tannins suit hearty Tuscan dishes such as bistecca alla fiorentina, wild boar ragù, and aged pecorino cheese.
- Is this a Riserva?
- No, this is the estate's standard Annata bottling. There is no confirmed evidence that Raspanti produces a separate Riserva label.
- How does it compare to Raspanti's Rosso di Montepulciano?
- It undergoes longer oak aging and is built for more structure and cellaring potential than the estate's lighter, earlier-drinking Rosso di Montepulciano DOC.
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