Villa S. Anna
The Villa S. Anna winery and cellar are located in the center of Abbadia di Montepulciano. Passersby would never realize from outside its gates that some of the region's top Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are being produced within its unamusing walls. It’s a traditional approach, with natural cellars with an ancient feel coated in a mold layer from ceiling to floor. Small barrels of Vin Santo are lined above the cellars that remain cool even in the summer months. The S. Anna Vin Santo is one of the best coming out of Italy, not just Montepulciano. It’s a savory and mineral style with masses of ripe glycerol fruit that creates a perfect marriage of salty and sweet.The estate uses a classic mix of Sangiovese, Mammolo, Canaiolo and Colorino, including small amounts of Merlot and Petit Verdot throughout their range. The Vino Nobile lineup walks the line between flesh and polish, with a slightly rustic feel that I find wildly attractive. While there wasn’t a new vintage of the Vin Santo to taste, I was able to explore the 2019 Vino Nobile. It’s a powerful and structured effort with a core of primary fruit that will evolve for a decade or more.
From Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: Making Wine in The New Normal (Oct 2023) by Eric Guido
2021 Chianti Colli Senesi
Release Price: $25
Color: Red
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2020 Rosso di Montepulcciano
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Color: Red
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2019 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
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Color: Red
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