2019 Vigna d'Alfiero Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Tenuta Valdipiatta

• Style: Full-bodied Sangiovese, silky tannins, refreshing acidity
• Taste: Sour cherry, violet, aromatic herbs, balsamic undertone
• Food: BBQ & grilled dishes; stews & braises; game & venison; roast dinners; beef & steak
• Occasion: Sunday lunch; date night
• Serve: 16–18°C, now or age 5–10 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Deep ruby, releasing sour cherry and raspberry perfume layered with violet bloom, aromatic herbs and a savoury balsamic undertone. The classic voice of mature Sangiovese grown on Tuscany's limestone and marine-sediment soils. Full-bodied weight paired with silky tannins and refreshing acidity that cuts clean through richly sauced meats and game birds.

The Winery — Tenuta Valdipiatta

Founded in 1973 in the heart of the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano zone, the estate has been under the stewardship of Miriam Caporali since 2002, with guidance from legendary consultant Eric Boissenot, who advises Lafite, Latour and Margaux. Fifty-five-year-old vines thrive on east-facing slopes at 350 metres, benefiting from low yields and organic farming discipline. The challenging 2019 vintage—marked by spring rains, summer heat and hailstorms—was met with careful harvest timing to capture fully ripe fruit. Cold pre-fermentation skin contact, natural yeast fermentation over three weeks, and 18 months in 500-litre French oak followed by a further 18 months in bottle built the wine's structure and present-day readiness, while it will age gracefully for years ahead.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This benchmark expression of Italy's most celebrated Sangiovese sits naturally at the table with braised meat, game, roast dinners, and aged cheese. The clean acidity cuts through richly sauced dishes, making it equally at home on Sunday lunch as at a date-night table. Organic certified and naturally corked, backed by five major critics scoring between 90 and 95 points, it restores faith in what Montepulciano can deliver. Serve at 16–18°C.