Lovely purity of fruit here with cherry, light chocolate and vanilla-pod undertones. Medium to full body, tight and integrated tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Best ever? Drink in 2022.
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Founded in 1961 by Dino Carletti, the Poliziano estate is a perfect example of how a relentless quest for perfection has achieved remarkable results. Starting with only 54 acres in the commune of Montepulciano, the estate has now grown to over 640 acres under the direction of Dino’s son, Federico Carletti. While Carletti’s children—Francesco and Maria Stella—who represent the next generation are diligently studying to assume roles in the business, Carletti avidly keeps an eye on the future of their winery. He is an agronomist, but he prefers to think of himself as a farmer because he is convinced that great wines originate in the vineyard. In addition to his superior knowledge of the vineyards, his enthusiasm for his land and creating a superior product are infectious.
Carletti’s work at Poliziano estate has always been focused on achieving perfection with as little intervention as possible. While this sounds counterintuitive—it has worked. Over the years, he has eliminated less favorably positioned sites and replanted where the soil and climate were optimal. The selection of clones—many from the estate’s own original plant material—the planting layouts, rootstock choices, pruning methods and training systems are all meticulously chosen. Dense plantings, but only up to a maximum of 2,000 plants per acre, are harvested parcel by parcel in every vintage at Poliziano. This is to pay respect to the different terroirs that exist in Montepulciano. Today, Poliziano produces more than 83,000 cases from about 400 organically farmed acres in Montepulciano, nearby Cortona and coastal Tuscany's Maremma region. Most of it is Sangiovese. Solar panels power more than 20% of the winery.
In the winery, the same attention to detail is in place, with multiple selections and the use of an optical sorter which allows for small-batch vinifications. However, for the top-end cuvees, Carletti prefers to rely on the human hand to sort. Wood regimes are chosen with an eye to preserving the fruit in the wine, not overpowering it. Multiple container sizes and varieties of oak complement each parcel that ages in the gravity-fed winery.
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LOCATIONWINERY: Montepulciano, Tuscany VINEYARD: Montepulciano, Tuscany; Cortona, Tuscany VIEW IN GOOGLE MAPS REGION DETAILS |
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AUGUST 2020
Poliziano "Le Caggiole" Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2017
![]() Lovely purity of fruit here with cherry, light chocolate and vanilla-pod undertones. Medium to full body, tight and integrated tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Best ever? Drink in 2022. 92
MARCH 2021
Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Asinone DOCG 2018
![]() Made with 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo and Colorino, this has aromas of ripe black-skinned fruit, camphor and French oak. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate offers steeped prune, cherry marinated in spirits and licorice framed in fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2026. 92
MARCH 2022
Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2018
![]() Aromas of cedar, toasted oak, violet and camphor come to the forefront on this savory red. On the concentrated but elegant palate, velvety tannins envelop ripe Morello cherry, fruitcake and licorice. Fresh acidity keeps it bright. Drink through 2026. 92
OCTOBER 2021
Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Asinone DOCG 2018
![]() There's richness and depth to this red, whose cherry, plum and mineral flavors are framed in light, toasty oak. Refined and open-knit, with a firm, lingering, savory aftertaste. Drink now through 2032. 94
AUGUST 2021
Poliziano “Le Stanze del Poliziano” Toscana IGT 2017
![]() A perfumed nose of blackberries, plums, mushrooms, dried violets and cloves with earthy undertones. Full-bodied with chewy tannins. Structured, with a fleshy texture. Long, savory finish. A blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Try from 2022. 93
JUNE 2021
Poliziano "Le Caggiole" Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2016
![]() Saturated with black cherry, black currant, wild herb, tar and iron flavors, this red is also vibrant and solidly built. 91
DECEMBER 2021
Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2004
![]() The 2004 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is still a deep vibrant red color with slight browning around the rim. Here I’m finding a mature yet lively mix of ripe plums, tobacco and hints of mocha. The textures are fleshy, energized by nervous acidity, giving way to sour citrus-tinged red berries, with an earthy mineral sensation that collects toward the close, which is one of the only tells of the wine's age. Exotic brown spices, clove and a coating of residual tannins linger through the medium-length finale, which reminds me quite a bit of a spiced herbal tea. This is so pretty and wonderfully mature. 90
JULY 2022
Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2019
![]() A dense, tightly wound version, displaying cherry and berry fruit, earth and underbrush flavors wrapped in a grip of dusty tannins. Gains fruit, allowing the vibrant acidity to focus and extend the finish. Sangiovese, Colorino, Canaiolo and Merlot. Best from 2023 through 2030. 11,200 cases made; 3,000 cases imported. |