Introduction:
Poderi Boscarelli is among the most revered estates in Montepulciano, a family-run operation now in its third generation under Luca and Nicolò De Ferrari Corradi, with roots going back to founder Egidio Corradi's first harvest in 1962. 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 appellation.

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 estate Vino Nobile is sourced from vineyards at least ten years old, selected for the minerality and aromatic precision their soils consistently deliver.**

Tasting notes:
The 2021 Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano has aromas of violets, dried strawberries, dark cherries, and raspberries, with a delicate dusting of spice and subtle toasted wood. Hints of citrus peel and crushed mineral add brightness and focus. The palate is medium-bodied, with wild berry and cherry fruits that carry through from the nose, supported by a dense matrix of chalky tannins and bright, crunchy acidity. Savory earthy notes thread through the  mid-palate, adding the complexity and depth that distinguish Cervognano Vino Nobile from other Sangiovese expressions. The finish is long, with lingering notes of blackberries and a mineral fade.

Press:
94 points, James Suckling:
"Intoxicating violets and roses with bright yet precise black cherries and raspberries are allied to toasty depth. Good attack on the palate with supple fruit and medium body. The ripe, velvety tannins are chalky in the finish, which is polished and refreshing."

92 points, Decanter:
"Aromas are shy and discreet, taking time to reveal pretty scents of cherry blossom and plum. This midweight contender boasts ample freshness, its bright acidity and elegant sandy tannins supporting a core of ripe red cherry and blood orange. Gracefully composed, it exhibits lovely balance and is one of the vintage’s more immediately approachable offerings."

92 points, Vinous:
"The 2021 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a total pleasure to the senses, with a perfumed bouquet of wilted violet and lavender tones, a dusting of spices and dried strawberry scents. This is cool-toned and fresh, with pretty wild berry fruits and crunchy mineral notes elevated by a tinge of citrus. Long and gently tannic, this finishes with a resonance of blackberry and hints of spice. The 2021 is delicate yet impactful."

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

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, medium-to-full-bodied red
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
*Prugnolo Gentile is the Sangiovese clone in Montepulciano.
**from winery notes