Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Boscarelli 2020

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Boscarelli, is the winery's oldest label, the most representative and emblematic of its working philosophy. Since its first release in 1968, it has always constituted about half of the production, and its composition and ageing have remained substantially unchanged since then. Most of the vineyards in Cervognano are planted on calcareous soils of alluvial and sandy origin, with a good percentage of silt, clay and stony skeleton that varies according to the position and altitude of the sites.

Vinification
The grapes, harvested by hand and transported in crates, after destemming and a soft crushing are placed in oak or steel vats filled to no more than two-thirds of their capacity for fermentation. Fermentation, carried out with indigenous yeasts, lasts about a week at controlled temperatures of 28 to 30 degrees. Manual pumping over and punching down of the cap is carried out. Maceration continues, where appropriate, for a further 5 to 8 days after fermentation.

Refinement
The wine is matured in Allier and Slavonian oak barrels with capacities ranging from 5 to 35 hl, where malolactic fermentation also takes place. Maturation lasts 18 to 24 months. Before bottling, a slight filtration is carried out, if necessary. The wine is then bottle-aged again for a few months before release.

Awards and Recognition
Year 2017 - Guida Vitae AIS - 4 Viti
Year 2019 - Wine Spectator - 90/100
Year 2020 - Veronelli - 90/100
Year 2020 - Wine Spectator - 90/100
Year 2020 - James Suckling - 93/100