2012 Tenuta Tre Rose 'Santa Caterina' Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 1.5L

Vino Nobile de Montepulciano has a long and intriguing story; besides being the first Italian Denominazione di Origine Controllata, it was the favorite wine of some of the most influential Popes, Kings, and Presidents of Italy, it was named "The King of All Wines", by the renowned Italian poet, Francesco Redi. 

Over the years, the appellation of Vino Nobile de Montepulciano became mistakenly overlooked by its Tuscan famous neighbors like Chianti and Brunello, but luckily, this appellation has recently reawakened the interest of some of the most acclaimed wine critics, recognizing it as a totally worthy competitor!

Vino Nobile de Montepulciano is a treasure to be discovered, and if you are a Sangiovese lover and keen on discovering rare and incredible wines from Italy, this is the wine to taste! To learn more about this amazing grape and the wines from it, click here.

Tenuta Tre Rose is one of the oldest estates within this appellation, there are records dating from Roman times. This Tenuta is in a privileged area with soils dating back to the quaternary period, there were discovered fossils of hippopotamuses, rhinos, and mammoths! The terroir is fascinating; composed of sandy and clayey soils and a cold continental climate, which allows the Sangiovese to thrive and deliver elegant and striking wines.

Tenuta Tre Rose is composed of almost 500 acres on 5 stunning hills, and the 250 acres of vineyards are strategically placed only on the highest areas of the hills. The vineyard is managed in a natural and sustainable way. 

Not only does Tenuta Tre Rose produce some of the most intriguing wines in the area, but it is also architecturally fascinating, steeped in history, and with landscapes that look like out of a Woody Allen movie.

"The Tre Rose vineyards are a modern example of how it is possible to cultivate the vine while respecting the landscape and exploiting its shape with a correct choice of planting direction."

The grape for Tenuta Tre Rose 'Santa Caterina' Vino Nobile di Montepulciano comes from one of the five hills called “Santa Caterina”, where the vineyards are exclusively planted with Sangiovese grapes. The result is impressive: A modern wine with the classic elegance that characterizes Tuscany.

100% Sangiovese. An intense red color with purplish glints. On the nose, there is a real explosion of red fruit, reminiscent of cherries in alcohol, redcurrants, blackberries, myrtle-leaved orange, and myrtle. In the mouth this wine is immediately soft and sweet, then moves on to a long, light, and elegant finish. Pair this wine with grilled meat or game, lamb, aged cheeses, and pasta with truffles.

Vino Nobile when it’s good is the ultimate red wine for food, particularly roasted and grilled meats. TreRose has delivered this beauty from the 2012 vintage. Dry almost to the point of being austere, it is still somewhat closed, but underneath the outer veneer there is an inviting savory note with black cherry fruit purity, fresh acidity and exceptional length. It needs food, but it also needs time. A Platinum award-winner at the 2016 Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition.~96 Wine Review Online

Lovely aromas of plum, crushed violet, iris and cake spice mingle in the glass. The delicious, smooth palate doles out layers of ripe black cherry, blackberry, white pepper and cinnamon alongside velvety tannins. It's already tempting but will age well for a decade or more. Drink 2017–2027. ~93 Wine Enthusiast

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