Vino Nobile di Montepulciano SILEO 2013

92 Points! Rare, Old-Vine Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2013 – Exceptionally Mature, Elegant and Complex!

Il Macchione SILEO 2013 is an exceptional, traditionally crafted Vino Nobile di Montepulciano from one of Tuscany's most distinctive boutique wineries. Produced by brothers Simone and Leonardo Abram, this remarkable wine comes from the estate's oldest Sangiovese vines, growing on elevated, well-drained vineyard slopes in the hills of Montepulciano.

The name SILEO combines Simone and Leonardo, while also recalling the Latin word silere, meaning silence or stillness. It reflects the estate's philosophy that great wines deserve the time they need to develop!

Made from 100% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile), the wine undergoes traditional fermentation followed by an extraordinary 50 months of maturation in French oak barrels, allowing its concentrated fruit, natural acidity and structured tannins to develop remarkable harmony. Produced in exceptionally small quantities, the 2013 vintage yielded only 1,300 bottles - each bottle is numbered by hand!

The 2013 displays a deep ruby-red colour with mature garnet reflections and a sophisticated bouquet of dried cherries, ripe red berries, violets and rose petals, complemented by leather, tobacco, sandalwood, earthy minerals and delicate balsamic spices. On the palate, it is rich yet beautifully elegant, with mature Sangiovese fruit, refined tannins, refreshing acidity and a wonderfully persistent, savoury finish.

Magnificently mature at 13 years old in 2026! Attractive tertiary complexity, with the fruit, tannins and acidity reaching a harmonious balance. This is a wine to enjoy for its depth, refinement and beautifully developed character.

A rare Tuscan treasure – wonderfully complex, beautifully mature and a fascinating alternative to aged Brunello di Montalcino!

International Recognition – 2013 Vintage

92 Points – Urano Cupisti, Corriere del Vino (2020)

Praised for its balance, harmony and distinctive old-vine character.