San Salvagio Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

A classic representative of southern Tuscany: The San Salvagio Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG shows why Prugnolo Gentile — the local Sangiovese clone — has formed the backbone of this appellation for centuries.

Tenuta San Salvagio manages its sites around the small town of Montepulciano at an altitude of around 600 meters. The soils alternate between clay and sandstone, which gives the wine its characteristic combination of structure and freshness. As a DOCG, every bottle undergoes at least two years of aging before it leaves the winery — one of the strictest minimum aging periods in Tuscany.

In the glass, the wine shows deep ruby with a slightly garnet rim. On the nose, sour cherry, dried plum, and violets, underscored by a hint of tobacco and earth. On the palate, medium to full body, firm but ripe tannins, lively acidity — typical for Sangiovese at this altitude. The finish is long and spicy. The wine industry rates this vintage with 89 points.

Drinking recommendation: Serve it at 17–18 °C. Pairs with Bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar salami, braised dishes with rosemary jus, or aged Pecorino di Pienza.