Contucci Mulinvecchio Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2021

This wine originates from Italy, within the southeastern hills of Tuscany and the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG appellation. The Contucci family is among the oldest viticultural dynasties in Italy, cultivating vines in Montepulciano since the 11th century and operating from their historic Renaissance palazzo cellars in the town center. Mulinvecchio is the estate’s premier single-vineyard cru, sourced from approximately one hectare of 25-year-old vines perched between 350 and 450 meters elevation on Pliocene-era tufa sand and clay soils. Contucci’s winemaking philosophy is staunchly classical and non-interventionist: fermentation with indigenous yeasts in steel and concrete vats, followed by 30 months of maturation in traditional medium-to-large Slavonian and French oak casks (botti) and subsequent bottle aging, avoiding modern barrique influence to prioritize terroir transparency and savory structural longevity.

Wine Description

This wine displays a deep, luminous garnet-ruby hue. On the nose, it reveals a complex and traditionally styled bouquet of wild dark cherries, macerated plums, and dried roses, layered with notes of cured leather, pipe tobacco, forest undergrowth, dried herbs, and a subtle balsamic touch. On the palate, it exhibits a medium to full body with a firm, classically dry, and savory mouthfeel. Ripe red and black cherry flavors are tightly wound around a core of powdery, fine-grained structural tannins and a vibrant vein of refreshing acidity. The finish is long, linear, and earthy, with lingering echoes of sour cherry, dried orange peel, and crushed stone minerality. The varietal composition is a traditional Tuscan blend of 80% Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese), 10% Canaiolo Nero, and 10% Colorino.