Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva D.O.C.G.
Designation of origin and guaranteed

This Riserva has been revived from the 2010 vintage almost 20 years after its last edition in 1992. We took that break because over the last 26 years we have progressively re-selected and replanted our historic vineyards; we concentrated on the clonal selections, on the different expressiveness of Sangiovese in relation to the pedoclimatic variations and on the possibility of combining the characteristics of Sangiovese with other international grape varieties. In 2010, however, we found an increased complexity and structure in the grapes of the first replanting of indigenous vines, which convinced us to re-propose the Riserva di Vino Nobile only from indigenous grapes, just like in the 70s and 80s.

Characteristics of the terrain
This is the historic core of the vineyards of the Poderi Boscarelli in Cervognano. They are vineyards planted on calcareous, alluvial and sandy soils with a good percentage of silt, clay and minerals, as well as rich in stony skeleton varying according to the position. The average planting density is now 6500 plants per hectare.

Type and selection of grapes
The wine is produced with selected grapes in vineyards of at least 20 years of age which give it greater complexity and excellent aging potential. The vines that contribute to the composition of Vino Nobile Riserva are 88% Sangiovese, Prugnolo Gentile and Colorino.

Vinification
The grapes are harvested manually and transported in crates; after destemming and soft pressing, they are left to ferment in oak vats filled to no more than two thirds of their capacity. Native yeasts are used during the fermentation process which lasts about 10 days at controlled temperatures between 28 and 30 degrees. Manual pumping and punching of the cap are carried out. Maceration, if necessary, continues for another 5/8 days after fermentation.

Aging
The Riserva ages in Slavonian or French oak with a capacity ranging from 5 to 25 hl. The malolactic fermentation gives elegance and finesse to this wine. The maturation lasts from 28 to 32 months. Before being released, the wine ages in the bottle for a few months.

Optimal maturity
The aging potential of our Riserva is a few decades, while the optimal ripening period recommended by us varies, depending on the vintage, from the fifth to the tenth year after harvest.