Fanetti’s 2001 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva is made in a somewhat austere, structured style that seems to be designed for extended cellaring and the development of tertiary notes rather than an overt expression of fruit. It presents tobacco, licorice, cedar and red fruit on a medium-bodied frame with notable detail and nuance in its expression. The raw materials are clearly those of a superb wine, even if the fruit appears somewhat dried out owing to an excessive period of oak aging. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021. (6/ 2007)
The wine is rich and powerful in the mouth, and gives you a feel of density yet isn't burdened with excessive alcohol or tannins. The flavors on your palate bring back memories of autumn afternoons in Tuscany, warm, earthy, fine leather, dried herbs, dried flowers, grilling meat. There is no "dab" of Merlot to sweeten up the flavors, just ripe, plumy Sangiovese. (Greg St.Clair, K&L Italian buyer)
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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