{"product_id":"il-macchione-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-2016","title":"Il Macchione – Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016 \u0026 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e91 Points Wine Enthusiast \u0026amp; 90 Points Corriere del Vino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Mature Tuscan Vintages – 2016 \u0026amp; 201. Elegant, Complex and Ready to Enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIl Macchione Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016 \u0026amp; 2017 are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo beautifully mature expressions of 100% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the boutique Tuscan estate of brothers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimone and Leonardo Abram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Produced in the historic hills of Montepulciano, these wines reflect the family's dedication to traditional winemaking, patient maturation and the authentic character of Sangiovese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's vineyards grow on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclay-rich soils with ancient marine sediments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing natural structure, freshness and distinctive mineral nuances. Carefully harvested grapes undergo traditional fermentation and oak maturation, creating wines of depth and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 vintage – 10 years old and beautifully mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An outstanding Tuscan growing season produced wines celebrated for their balance, elegance and ageing potential. Expect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe Marasca cherries, dried roses, violets, liquorice and sandalwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by developing notes of leather, tobacco and earthy spices. On the palate, the 2016 is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilky, harmonious and refined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with polished tannins and a long, savoury finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 vintage – 9 years old, warmer and more concentrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The hot, dry growing season produced a richer expression of Sangiovese, with aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark cherries, stewed plums, dried herbs, tobacco and espresso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The palate is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egenerous, mature and full of character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with concentrated fruit, firm tannins and a distinctly savoury finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo fascinating vintages, two different expressions of mature Tuscan Sangiovese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2016 offers greater elegance and finesse, while the 2017 delivers a warmer, more robust personality. Both are ready to enjoy, offering a wonderful opportunity to explore the influence of vintage on traditional Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Recognition – 2016 \u0026amp; 2017 Vintages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2016 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e91 Points – Wine Enthusiast (2021)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90 Points – Urano Cupisti, Corriere del Vino (2020)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e88 Points – Wine Enthusiast (2022)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby red with mature garnet reflections, particularly pronounced in the 2016 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBistecca alla Fiorentina, roast lamb, slow-braised beef, venison, wild boar ragù, porcini mushrooms and mature Pecorino Toscano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Both vintages are excellent companions to traditional Tuscan cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16–18°C, ideally around 17°C. Allow approximately 30–45 minutes of gentle aeration before serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Podere Il Macchione\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tuscany – Montepulciano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2016 \u0026amp; 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14% (both vintages)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry, medium- to full-bodied, mature and savoury red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Sangiovese fermentation and oak-barrel maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both vintages are ready to enjoy now. 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