Tenuta Valdipiatta

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG - Vigna d'Alfiero - Tenuta Valdipiatta 2018

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Tenuta Valdipiatta
Name Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Variety Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese)
Vintage 2018
Gradation 14.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, balsamic notes
Vinification method Steel fermentation, long maceration
Region Tuscany
Production area Montepulciano
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging Minimum 2 years
Type of cask Large oak casks and barriques
Color Intense ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption 3-8 years
Pairing Red meats, game, aged cheeses
The Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG - Vigna d'Alfiero - Tenuta Valdipiatta is a wine that magnificently represents the elegance and depth that wines from this denomination can offer. Produced in the heart of Tuscany by Tenuta Valdipiatta, a winery known for its dedication to creating high-quality wines, this Nobile di Montepulciano is a true symbol of the region's winemaking.

Made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes, locally known as Prugnolo Gentile, this wine is characterized by an intense and complex aromatic profile. On the nose, it offers a rich bouquet of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, enriched by spicy hints of vanilla and black pepper, thanks to aging in barriques.

On the palate, the Nobile di Montepulciano Vigna d'Alfiero is structured and well-balanced. The attack is vigorous yet harmonious, with soft but persistent tannins that lead to a long and pleasantly lingering finish. Its well-integrated acidity makes it an ideal companion for rich and flavorful dishes, such as roasted red meats, game-based dishes, and aged cheeses.

The Vigna d'Alfiero, from which the grapes for this wine come, is distinguished by its particular terroir, with soils rich in galestro, which imparts a distinct and characteristic minerality to the wine. Careful attention in the vineyards and rigorous selection of the grapes during the harvest guarantee a limited but extremely high-level production each year.

This Nobile di Montepulciano is an excellent option for those seeking a wine with a strong territorial identity, capable of expressing all the richness and complexity of its place of origin. Ideal for a special evening or as a prestigious gift for lovers of Italian wines.
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How to serve

Glass:

Calice Ampio

Serve to:

16-18°C


When to drink it:

Questo vino è buono subito ma puoi farlo invecchiare 5-8 anni

Production area


Tuscany

The winery

Tenuta Valdipiatta – Winery in Toscana (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Montepulciano - Siena)

Discover the story and wines of Tenuta Valdipiatta.

Winery based in Montepulciano (Siena), known for producing Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Rosso di Montepulciano, Chianti Colli Senesi and Vin Santo; it also produces extra virgin olive oil and grappa.
Region: Toscana (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Montepulciano - Siena)
Country: Italia
Founded: 1973
Grapes: Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile), Canaiolo Nero, Trebbiano, Grechetto, Malvasia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero
Historic production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano EU organic certification obtained in 2018 Family-owned winery undergoing a generational management transition. 22 hectares under vine Tastings and winery visits by appointment.
Winery history
The estate was established in the 1960s and experienced significant development in the late 1980s when it was acquired by Giulio Caporali. Since 2002 operational management has been overseen by his daughter, Miriam Caporali. Over the years the company has developed collaborations with oenologists and institutions and has progressively adopted sustainability-oriented agricultural practices. Public sources report a further change of ownership announced in January 2025: the complete acquisition by entrepreneur Michael L. Cioffi, with Miriam Caporali confirmed in the operational role.
Production philosophy
Sustainability-focused approach and protection of biodiversity: soil management using organic fertilizers and cover crops, protection of ecological corridors and reduction of chemical treatments. The estate values the local Sangiovese, respecting tradition and terroir while integrating scientific knowledge and international consulting.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in Montepulciano, in the heart of the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano denomination in southern Tuscany. The estate reports vineyards distributed across several parcels in the zona poliziana and carries out agronomic practices aimed at conserving biodiversity.

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