After missing out on the full extent of last year’s releases, I was delighted to return to Montepulciano to taste the recently bottled 2019 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and 2018 Riserva. The two vintages made for an interesting comparison in what separates a good vintage from a potentially great one, particularly when the Riserva category is considered.
Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for the top Vino Nobile di Montepulciano releases
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2019
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