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Castellani Filicheto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2016

Sangiovese Sangiovese
Tuscany, Italy

$19.95 (184937)

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May 29, 2021

Critic Reviews (4)

Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

A well-priced VNM is a blend of prugnolo gentile (sangiovese) with 10% canaiolo. The tannins have softened as a...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Showing well now, Castellani's Vino Nobile from the cracking 2016 vintage in Tuscany delivers an engaging noseful of...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

Piergiorgio’s Castellani dates back to 1903, established in the village (frazione) of Montecalvoli, comune of Santa...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

A bit of a shocker to find a maturing Vino Nobile at $20 in Ontario, but worth a look. It has a generous, complex,...

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Community Reviews (2)

It's only wine but I like it
It's only wine but I like it

Seems a bit more oak than I remember from the 09, 10 vintages. Still, a well-made Tuscan red, with enough Sangiovese character to overcome the wood. For current drinking, Tasted Jul 2022.

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Igor Eren
Igor Eren
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