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La Ciarliana Vigna Scianello Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010 (750ml)
Price: $44.99
Sale Price: $34.95
The juicy palate doles out fleshy black cherry, crushed blackberry, orange zest and spice...
| Producer | La Ciarliana Vigna Scianello Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano |
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| Country | Italy |
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| Varietal | Sangiovese |
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| Vintage | 2010 |
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| Sku | 23604 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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La Ciarliana 2010 Vigna Scianello
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Winemaker: Luigi Frangiosa
Appellation: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Production Area: Ascianello Montepulciano
Varieties: 100% Sangiovese/Prugnolo Gentile
Soil: Primarily volcanic clay and slightly rocky
Alcohol: 15%
Vinification: All grapes are harvested manually. They are fermented in big stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature and then left in stainless steel for an additional 5 months. The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is aged for 18/24 month in slavonian oak casks and small barrels. Then it rests in bottles for another 24 months before being sold.
Aging: 24 months so divided as follows: 12 months in French oak barriques, 12 months minimum in the bottle.
La Ciarliana Vigna Scianello Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Description
La Ciarliana
The history of Montepulciano has always been entwined with the fame of its vineyards and wines. Archaeological finds give evidence that wine has been produced and drunk since Etruscan times; in particular the discovery of a tall stemmed, low bowled wine cup or kylix decorated with red figures representing Baccus the Etruscan god of wine. So the history of Montepulciano's wines proves long and continuing.
In the mid 16th century Sante Lancerio, private cellar master of Pope Paolo III (Farnese), praised the wines of these hills as follows, 'perfect either in winter or summer, with a full aroma and neither aggressive nor too deeply coloured they are truly wines for gentlemen' Today, also due to government and EEC contribution, history continues to be made with the introduction in 1966 and 1990 of the D.O.C. and the D.O.C.G. seals of quality.
The estate's name "La Ciarliana" is given by the small and suggestive chapel nearby and the logo of the vineyard is inspired by the original belltower. The terrain, the loving care given to the vines and the careful selection of the bunches of grapes all combine to give "La Ciarliana" wines remarkable structure and body. The recently constructed wine cellar has two floors. An underground cellar for vinification, wine maturing and ageing in bottles and the ground floor dedicated to hosting those who wish to taste and acquire the wines produced by "La Ciarliana". The winery is in fact always open to the public and by appointment can receive groups of up to 40 people.
At 350 metres above sea level "La Ciarliana" wine estate nestles in the heart of the ancient poliziano hills. It lies in the Ciarliana and Ascianello production area, amongst vineyards which still yield the excellent wines celebrated near and far, for centuries. The viticultural farm belongs to Luigi Frangiosa who has expressed and demonstrated his passion for wine production since 1995. This passion started with his grandfather 50 years earlier and was inherited by Luigi through his father Santo Pellegrino. The vineyards of the family run estate dedicated to the production of Vino Nobile of Montepulciano have increased from 2 to 10 hectares together with 2 dedicated to Rosso di Montepulciano and 6 to Chianti, a total of 18. The vineyards, with a density of 4500 vines per hectare, have been planted following a careful geological and clonal study.
Wine Enthusiast: 90 Points
Rated 90 Points by Wine Enthusiast
Licorice, grilled herb, mature black-skinned fruit and balsamic aromas take shape in the glass. The juicy palate doles out fleshy black cherry, crushed blackberry, orange zest and spice flavors, with a saline hint of cured meat. Chewy tannins provide lend structure.
