Wine Culture and Information since 2002 - Volume 20

Palazzo Vecchio

Tuscany (Italy)

Wines Reviewed: 12

Average Score: ✧✧✧✧

Rosso dell'Abate Chiarini 2001

Rosso dell'Abate Chiarini 2003

Rosso di Montepulciano 2002

Rosso di Montepulciano 2005

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 1999

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2001

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2004

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 1998

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 1999

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2003

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Terrarossa 2003

VinSanto di Montepulciano 1995

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Rosso dell'Abate Chiarini 2001

Palazzo Vecchio (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (70%), Merlot (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of black cherry and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, plum, vanilla, licorice, carob, mace and menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. This wine ages for 24 months in cask followed by 10 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Braised and stewed meat, Game, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 26, January 2005

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Rosso dell'Abate Chiarini 2003

Palazzo Vecchio (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (70%), Merlot (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Rosso dell'Abate Chiarini shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of plum, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of black currant, blackberry, vanilla, tobacco, carob, licorice, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and black currant. Rosso dell'Abate Chiarini ages for 24 months in cask followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

November 2008

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Rosso di Montepulciano 2002

Palazzo Vecchio (Italy)

Rosso di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Prugnolo Gentile (85%), Canaiolo Nero (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, cyclamen and raspberry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla and cinnamon. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and raspberry. This wine ages for 6-8 months in cask followed by 10 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2004

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Rosso di Montepulciano 2005

Palazzo Vecchio (Italy)

Rosso di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Prugnolo Gentile (80%), Canaiolo Nero (10%), Mammolo (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Rosso di Montepulciano shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of vanilla, rose, raspberry, tobacco and cocoa. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. Rosso di Montepulciano ages for 12 months in cask followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

November 2008

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 1999

Palazzo Vecchio (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Prugnolo Gentile (87%), Canaiolo Nero (10%), Mammolo (3%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color, little transparency. The nose is elegant, refined and of good personality with intense aromas of black cherry, ripe cherry, blueberry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of chocolate, fennel, thyme and violet as well as hints of vanilla. The mouth reveals good correspondence to the nose, it is intense, full bodied and has a tannic attack balanced by alcohol. The finish is persistent with hints of black cherry, plum and blueberry. A well made wine.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Game, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 6, March 2003

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2001

Palazzo Vecchio (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Prugnolo Gentile (85%), Canaiolo Nero (13%), Mammolo (2%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of plum and black cherry followed by aromas of raspberry, black currant, blueberry, vanilla, licorice, cinnamon, pink pepper and menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. A well made wine. This Nobile di Montepulciano ages for 24 months in cask and for 10 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Braised and stewed meat, Roasted meat, Game, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

December 2004

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2004

Palazzo Vecchio (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Prugnolo Gentile (85%), Canaiolo Nero (10%), Mammolo (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and blackberry followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano ages for 24 months in cask followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Braised and stewed meat, Roasted meat, Game, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

November 2008

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 1998

Palazzo Vecchio (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Prugnolo Gentile (87%), Canaiolo Nero (10%), Mammolo (3%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine has a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals good and intense aromas mainly of fruit such as black cherry, blueberry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of licorice, violet and vanilla. In the mouth denotes a tannic attack which tends to slightly prevail over balance, however alcohol balances well. The wine is intense and full bodied with good correspondence to the nose. The finish is persistent with hints of black cherry and plum.

Alcohol: 14%

Stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

February 2003

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 1999

Palazzo Vecchio (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Prugnolo Gentile (90%), Canaiolo Nero (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Nobile shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of blackberry jam and raspberry jam followed by aromas of black cherry jam, plum jam, dried violet, licorice, tobacco, vanilla, carob and cinnamon. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry jam and raspberry jam. A well made wine. This reserve of Nobile di Montepulciano ages for 24 months in cask followed by 10 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Braised and stewed meat, Roasted meat, Game, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 26, January 2005

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2003

Palazzo Vecchio (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Prugnolo Gentile (90%), Canaiolo Nero (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, licorice, cocoa, cinnamon and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva ages for 26 months in cask followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Braised and stewed meat, Roasted meat, Game, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

November 2008

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Terrarossa 2003

Palazzo Vecchio (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese Grosso
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Terrarossa shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, tobacco, cocoa, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. A well made wine. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Terrarossa ages for 24 months in cask followed by 18 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

November 2008

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VinSanto di Montepulciano 1995

Palazzo Vecchio (Italy)

Vin Santo di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Malvasia Bianca, Grechetto
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This VinSanto di Montepulciano shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of dried fig, citrus fruits peel and almond followed by aromas of apricot jam, plum jam, quince jam, candied fruits, vanilla, caramel, walnut and nail polish. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of dried fig, quince jam and walnut. This VinSanto di Montepulciano ages in small oak barrels.

Alcohol: 15%

Confectionery, Almond tarts, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	15 °C (59 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

November 2008

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