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Last\nSeptember, I had the pleasure of being invited by Maria Caterina Dei, with my\nwife Sara, to the Dei winery in Montepulciano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For\nthree generations, the Dei family has been closely linked to the Montepulciano\narea and its resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\ncompany’s property extends over 120 hectares, 60 of which are vineyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\nare 5 vineyards unique for their characteristics: \u201cBossona<\/strong>\u201d which is\nlocated 400 meters above sea level, where the company’s historic Cru is\nproduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nsoil is composed of a surface layer of sand and tuff and a subsoil of skeleton\nand fossils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe\nBeach<\/strong>\u201d is a vineyard where the\ncompany’s second Cru, Madonna della Querce, is produced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nvineyard is located 370 meters above sea level. The soil is of Pliocene origin,\nwith abundant sand and clay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n La\n\u201c Ciarliana\u201d<\/strong>The vineyard is\n300 meters above sea level and has clay and limestone soils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCervognano<\/strong>\u201d with vineyards at 250 meters above sea level\nand has a predominantly tuffaceous soil with the presence of clay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Martian”<\/strong>\u201d has vineyards at 250 meters above sea level\nand the soil is mainly composed of fresh and medium-textured sandstone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nbeautiful, modern winery is entirely made of travertine and is surrounded by\nvineyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\ncompany produces the following wines: Rosso di Montepulciano, Nobile di\nMontepulciano, Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Bossona, Sancta Catharina IGT,\nNobile di Montepulciano Madonna della Querce Rosa, Tuscan ros\u00e9, Martiena Tuscan\nwhite, and Vin Santo di Montepulciano. They also produce grappa and extra\nvirgin olive oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the day of the\ninvitation, Caterina Dei was there to welcome us, always smiling and cheerful,\nas always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before dinner, a vertical\ntasting of Nobile di Montepulciano was planned, led by Daniele Cernilli. This\nwas followed by a piano concert in the cellar by the talented Danilo Rea,\nMina’s pianist for many years, who didn’t need to read sheet music. Dinner was\nthen served in the garden facing the cellar’s windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tasting was very\ninteresting. The wine that impressed me most was the 2018 Madonna della Querce\nNobile di Montepulciano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Afterwards, we went to the cellar\nand sat down to enjoy a concert by Maestro Danilo Rea, a friend of Massimiliano\nPani, Mina’s son, who was also present. Immediately after an aperitif featuring\nGaston Chiquet champagne, a delicious dinner was served.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Caterina Dei, for those who\ndon’t know, is a wonderful singer, and during dinner she treated us to some\nlovely songs played by her band. It was a wonderful party, nothing was missing,\nand I can still remember all the wonderful moments of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before proceeding with my tasting notes, it’s important\nto clarify the following points regarding tannins, so they can be understood. I\ntaste the tannin in wine on the upper gum. The total width of the tannin is\n6\/6, that is, the entire width of the upper gum. Obviously, if the tannin is\nless broad, it could be, for example, 5\/6, and so on. The width of the tannin\nis important when its quality is good or high. The broader the tannin, the more\nworthy of attention the wine is, but the tannin, as I’ve specified, must, in\nany case, be of good quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s now move on to\ndescribing the wines we tasted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ESTATE OF THE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO Riserva D.O.C.G., 1986\nvintage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Blend: 100% Sangiovese)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n On\nvisual examination it shows a brick color with an orange edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From\nthe glass rise aromas of quite intense mint, eucalyptus, jute, black pepper,\nnutmeg, dried plum, “After Eight” chocolate (intense mint and bitter\nchocolate), paraffin oil, light notes of pea hulls, tar, light notes of rice\nstarch, finishing with hints of blackberry jam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On\nthe palate, it has a sharp acidity, a medium-plus body, a flavor of brandied\ncherries, and is savory. The alcohol and freshness balance are balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\ntannins are sweet, not very broad (4\/6), initially velvety and then burning the\nupper gum a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its taste has a long persistence\nwith, in the finish, sensations of black pepper on the tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (88\/100)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ESTATE OF THE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO Riserva D.O.C.G., 1994\nvintage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Blend: 100% Sangiovese)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Brick red color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Olfactory\nmix of light aromas of rust, mint, eucalyptus, pea skin, light notes of dried\nplum, green pepper, finishing with sensations of ripe blackberry and blackberry\njam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fruity\npalate, more than 1986. Savory and well-balanced wine with freshness that\nenvelops the alcoholic mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Green\npepper flavor. The body is medium and the tannins are sweet, velvety and not\nvery broad (4\/6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its taste has a long\npersistence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (89\/100)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ESTATE OF THE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO BOSSONA, vintage 1999<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reserve D.O.C.G.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Blend: 100% Sangiovese)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Garnet\nred dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From\nthe nose emerge aromas of flint, cherry, subtle hints of finely crafted tannery\nleather, boiled rice starch, and peeled tomatoes. On the palate, it has a\nmedium body, cherry flavors, and is well-balanced with a freshness that\ndominates the alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\ntannins are sweet, thick, quite broad (5\/6–) and velvety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its\ntaste has a long persistence with a cherry finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (91\/100)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ESTATE OF THE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NOBILE OF MONTEPULCIANO BOSSONA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n D.O.C.G. Reserve, vintage 2004<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Blend: 100% Sangiovese)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Intense\ngarnet red coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Olfactory\nkaleidoscope of scents of varnish enamel, light notes of new wood, wine-soaked\ntow, ripe red cherry, mint, eucalyptus, ending with memories of the “After\nEight” chocolate (intense mint and bitter chocolate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nbody is medium and the wine has a good balance between alcohol and freshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\ntannins are sweet, thick, quite broad (5\/6–), initially velvety and then\nburning the upper gum a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its taste has a long\npersistence with a sensation of black pepper on the upper gum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (91\/100)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ESTATE OF THE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NOBILE OF MONTEPULCIANO BOSSONA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n D.O.C.G. Reserve, vintage 2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Blend: 100% Sangiovese)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Intense\ngarnet red robe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aroma\ncharacterized by aromas of red cherry, mint, eucalyptus, intense notes of black\npepper and nutmeg, finishing with hints of dried plum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On\nthe palate, the wine stands out for its medium body and has an excellent\nbalance between alcohol and freshness, while the tannins are sweet, quite broad\n(5\/6++), thick and velvety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its\nintense aromatic persistence is long with a black pepper finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (93\/100)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ESTATE OF THE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NOBILE OF MONTEPULCIANO BOSSONA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n D.O.C.G. Reserve, vintage 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Blend: 100% Sangiovese)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Garnet\nred shines through from the glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nose\ncomposed of aromas of red cherry, hazelnut, almond (cantuccini di Prato), mint,\neucalyptus and a continuous presence, albeit light, of alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On\nthe palate it is savoury and has a flavour of cherries in alcohol while the\nbody is medium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nbalance between alcohol and freshness is a bit unstable while the tannins are\nsweet, quite broad (5\/6–) initially velvety and then drying out and burning\nthe upper gums a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (89\/100)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ESTATE OF THE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NOBILE OF MONTEPULCIANO BOSSONA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n D.O.C.G. Reserve, vintage 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Blend: 100% Sangiovese)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Garnet\nred color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\ntaste reveals aromas of chalk, plum, cherry, mint, eucalyptus, light notes of\nstrawberry, black pepper, nutmeg, pea husks and wine-soaked tow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\npalate is characterized by a medium body. The freshness envelops the alcohol,\nmaking the wine well-balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\ntannins are sweet, thick, quite broad (5\/6+) initially velvety and then burning\nand drying the upper gum slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its\ntaste has a long persistence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (93\/100)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ESTATE OF THE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NOBILE OF MONTEPULCIANO BOSSONA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n D.O.C.G. Reserve, vintage 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Blend: 100% Sangiovese)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Garnet\nred color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nolfactory debut reveals aromas of cherry, plum, mint, eucalyptus, hints of oil\nvarnish, almond shell, almond, hints of black pepper and nutmeg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On\nthe palate it reveals a medium plus body and is juicy with fruit, in particular\nfresh cherry and plum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nalcohol-fresh balance is perfectly balanced. The tannins are sweet, thick, and\nquite broad (5\/6–), initially velvety, then drying out and burning the upper\ngums a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its intense aromatic\npersistence is long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (93\/100)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ESTATE OF THE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NOBILE OF MONTEPULCIANO BOSSONA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n D.O.C.G. Reserve, vintage 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Blend: 100% Sangiovese)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ruby\nred color with garnet highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From\nthe glass it releases aromas of cherry, mint, eucalyptus, hints of melted\nbutter, plum, pea skin, finishing with whispers of wild strawberry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On\nthe palate, it reveals a medium body and flavors of black pepper, plum, and\ncherry. It’s a savory wine with freshness that dominates the alcohol content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\ntannins are sweet, thick, quite broad (5\/6–), initially velvety and then\nburning the upper gum a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its intense aromatic\npersistence is long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (92\/100)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ESTATE OF THE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NOBILE OF MONTEPULCIANO BOSSONA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n D.O.C.G. Reserve, vintage 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Blend: 100% Sangiovese)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Expressive\neffectiveness with an intense ruby \u200b\u200bred colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A\nrange of olfactory sensations with intense aromas of plum followed by smoky\nnotes, peeled tomatoes and oregano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nice\nmouthfeel with rich acidity and medium body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite\nthe rich acidity, the taste balance between alcohol and freshness is a bit\nuneven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tannins are sweet, not\nvery broad (4\/6) initially and velvety and then slightly burn the upper gum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its intense aromatic\npersistence is long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (89\/100)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ESTATE OF THE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NOBLE OF MONTEPULCIANO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n MADONNA DELLA QUERCE D.O.C.G., 2015 vintage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Blend: 100% Sangiovese)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Garnet\nred color with a very fine orange edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Olfactory\nrichness punctuated by aromas of chalk, black pepper, nutmeg, cherry, very\nlight dried plum, pea skin, finishing with hints of finely processed tannery\nleather and boiled rice starch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nmouth is delighted by the flavours of ripe, juicy plum and cherry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nbody is medium and the wine is savoury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rich\nand enveloping freshness that neutralizes the alcoholic mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tannins are sweet,\nbroad (6\/6–), fine, initially silky and elegant and then dry and burn the\nupper gum a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its taste persistence is\nlong<\/p>\n\n\n\n (94\/100)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ESTATE OF THE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NOBLE OF MONTEPULCIANO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n CRU MADONNA DELLA QUERCE D.O.C.G, 2018 vintage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Blend: 100% Sangiovese)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It shines through the ruby\n\u200b\u200bred glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nproposal is inspired by intense hazelnut aromas followed by mint, eucalyptus,\nperfectly ripe black marasca cherry, ink, finishing with smoky sensations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On\nthe palate it is a beautiful wine, pleasant with medium plus body and a perfect\nbalance between alcohol and freshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\ntannins are sweet, broad (6\/6–), and silky. Its flavor persistence is long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A\nwine that is drunk and drunk again with great pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (96\/100)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ESTATE OF THE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SAINT CATHERINE, vintage 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Toscana IGT red<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Blends: Sangiovese,\nCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Expressive effectiveness\nwith an intense ruby \u200b\u200bred-black colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Olfactory stage composed of\naromas of intense ripe black marasca cherry accompanied by notes of hazelnut,\nmint and eucalyptus<\/p>\n\n\n\n The body is medium and the\nalcohol and freshness are in perfect balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tannins are sweet,\nquite broad (5\/6+) initially silky and then drying the upper gum a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its intense aromatic\npersistence is long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (91\/100)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ESTATE OF THE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SAINT CATHERINE, year 1995<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Toscana IGT red<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Blends: Sangiovese,\nCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Garnet red tint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A range of olfactory\nsensations of plum, black olive, warm bread, hints of cassis and “After\nEight” chocolate (bitter chocolate and intense mint).<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the palate it reveals\nflavours of blackberry, black cherry and has a medium plus body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Freshness dominates the alcoholic\nmass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n the tannins are sweet,\nquite broad (5\/6–) and velvety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its intense aromatic\npersistence is long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (91\/100)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ESTATE OF THE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NOBLE OF MONTEPULCIAN D.O.C.G., vintage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Blend: 70% Sangiovese and\nother complementary red grape varieties)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ruby red dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The olfactory encounter\nreveals aromas of plum, red peach, mint, eucalyptus, peeled tomatoes and\ncherry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On tasting it expresses a\nmedium-sufficient body plus and a pleasant flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The alcohol-freshness axis\nis in absolute harmony and balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tannins are sweet, not\nvery broad (4\/6+), initially velvety and then drying the upper gum a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its taste has a long\npersistence with a plum finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (90\/100)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Last September, I had the pleasure of being invited by Maria Caterina Dei, with my wife Sara, to the Dei winery in Montepulciano. 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