ProducerVino Nobile di Montepulciano
Poliziano
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Montepulciano's benchmark estate behind the iconic Asinone.
One of the leading Vino Nobile di Montepulciano producers, making structured Prugnolo Gentile wines including the acclaimed Asinone single-vineyard wine.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for fans of structured, age-worthy Sangiovese who want the elegance of Tuscan nobility from a historic single-vineyard specialist.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Poliziano's flagship wine?
- Asinone, a single-vineyard Vino Nobile di Montepulciano first released in 1983, sourced from a 12-hectare southwest-facing clay vineyard nicknamed for its donkey-back shape.
- Who founded Poliziano and who runs it today?
- Dino Carletti founded the estate in 1961; his son Federico Carletti, an agronomist who prefers to call himself a farmer, has led it since the late 1970s and champions the use of exclusively estate-grown fruit.
- What grape is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano made from?
- Primarily Prugnolo Gentile, the local Sangiovese clone, typically around 85% of the blend, rounded out with Canaiolo, Colorino, and small amounts of Merlot.
- Does Poliziano make wines beyond Vino Nobile?
- Yes — its range also includes Rosso di Montepulciano, Chianti Colli Senesi, the Super Tuscan blend "Le Stanze," and wines from Cortona and the coastal Maremma region.