Introduction: Poderi Boscarelli was founded in 1962 when Egidio Corradi, born into an old Poliziana family, left a career as an international broker to buy two abandoned farms in Cervognano di Montepulciano and pursue a lifelong dream of making elegant Vino Nobile from his homeland. His daughter Paola De Ferrari Corradi built the estate into the appellation's standard-bearer alongside consulting winemaker Maurizio Castelli, and today Paola's sons Luca and Nicolò represent the third generation at the helm. The estate Vino Nobile — first bottled in 1968 — remains the heart of Boscarelli's production and one of the most reliable and consistent expressions of Prugnolo Gentile in the denomination.

Terroir: Boscarelli's 22 hectares of vineyards are concentrated in Cervognano, one of Montepulciano's finest sub-zones, on the northeast-facing slopes at 300 meters above sea level overlooking the Chiana Valley. The soils are alluvial and sandy with good proportions of limestone, silt, clay, and a stony skeleton that ensures excellent drainage and distinctive mineral character — conditions that reliably yield wines of elegance and aging potential. The well-ventilated microclimate moderates summer heat and prolongs the growing season. The estate Vino Nobile is sourced from vineyards at least ten years old, selected for the minerality and aromatic precision their sandy, calcareous soils consistently deliver.

Appearance: Brilliant ruby with a lightly brightening rim — luminous, fresh, and youthful in the glass.

Nose: Perfumed and inviting — wilted violet and lavender lead the bouquet alongside dried strawberry, dark cherry, and raspberry, with a delicate dusting of spice and subtle toasted wood. The nose is cool-toned and precise rather than ripe and expansive, reflecting both the Prugnolo Gentile's natural elegance and the vintage's freshness. Hints of citrus peel and crushed mineral add brightness and focus.

Palate: Medium-bodied and firmly structured — pretty wild berry and cherry fruit carries through from the nose, supported by a dense matrix of chalky tannins and bright, crunchy acidity. Savory earthy notes and a lick of iron thread through the fruit mid-palate, adding the complexity and depth that distinguish Cervognano Vino Nobile from simpler Sangiovese expressions. The balance between freshness and structure is the wine's most compelling quality — giving and generous now, but with clear medium-term aging potential.

Finish: Long and mineral-driven — blackberry, bitter almond, and a lingering chalky-mineral quality sustaining a clean, dry close. Polished and refreshing, with the characteristic Prugnolo Gentile grip that will soften beautifully with additional bottle age.

Food Pairings:
🥩 Meat: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, slow-braised wild boar with olives and herbs, or roasted Chianina beef with rosemary
🥦 Vegetarian: Pappardelle with truffle and porcini, roasted eggplant Parmigiana, or a hearty ribollita with good Tuscan olive oil
🧀 Charcuterie Board: Aged Pecorino di Pienza, Parmigiano Reggiano, Tuscan salami, truffle honey, and dried cherries

Overall Impression: The 2021 Boscarelli Vino Nobile is a classically structured and elegantly perfumed expression of Prugnolo Gentile from one of the denomination's most consistent and historically significant producers. Approachable and genuinely pleasurable now, it will integrate and gain complexity through at least 2027–2030. Decant for 30–45 minutes before serving. Serve at 63–65°F.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 13.5%
Farming Practices: Traditional viticulture with ongoing replanting and clonal selection since the late 1980s; 6,000–7,500 vines per hectare; vineyards at least 10 years old for estate Vino Nobile; alluvial sandy limestone soils with stony structure; dry-farmed; ~50,000 bottles produced annually of the estate Vino Nobile
Producer Name: Poderi Boscarelli (Paola De Ferrari Corradi; sons Luca and Nicolò De Ferrari; consulting winemaker Maurizio Castelli)
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: Italy
Region: DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano — Cervognano sub-zone, Montepulciano, Tuscany; 300 meters above sea level
Grape Varietals: Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile 85%, Colorino, Canaiolo, and Mammolo 15%
Vintage: 2021
Wine Style: Dry Red — Medium-to-full-bodied, elegantly structured, and mineral-driven, with a classic cool-toned Vino Nobile profile shaped by Cervognano's sandy alluvial terroir and traditional large-oak aging. The estate's benchmark bottling; built for medium-term cellaring. 
Winemaking Techniques: Hand-harvested and transported in crates; destemmed and soft-pressed; fermented in oak vats filled to no more than two-thirds capacity with indigenous yeasts; fermentation approximately one week at 28–30°C; pump-overs and manual punch-downs; extended maceration if vintage warrants; aged in large Slavonian and French oak casks; bottle aging before release
Pack Size: 750ml
Container Style: Glass bottle
Closure Style: Cork