Italian Wine Masterclass – Vino Nobile, the Renaissance and the Future

For a thousand years, Montepulciano wines were renowned, having achieved fame in Roman times. These vino nobile (Noble Wines) were the delight of artists, popes, bishops and other prominent noble individuals, until the spotlight was taken by its neighbouring Chinati Classico and Brunello di Montalcino in the 19th century.

Fast forward to the 1980’s: a new generation of dedicated, quality-oriented producers focused on improving vineyard management and cellaring practices, and henced revived the past glory of the Noble Wine.

Today, the new renaissance of vino nobiles is gloriously launched through Alliance Vinum, the wonderful amalgamation of six renowned Montepulciano houses—La Braccesca, Poliziano, Cantine Dei, Poderi Boscarelli, Salcheto, and Avignonesi. With a manifesto that calls for no less than wines made to the highest standard possible, each Alliance member has transformed the 2015 harvest into a special cuvée to showcase the best of Montepulciano.

RICH WINEMAKING TRADITIONS

The region’s geology and geography is well represented by 12 specific Unità Geografiche Aggiuntives zones, which sport unique characteristics. The area’s many pievi (churches) has produced rich, local winemaking traditions for centuries. The eagerly awaited pending approval of the title “Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Pieve” may soon be applied retroactively to the 2020 harvest, which will make it the first batch of vintage wines released in the market in 2024.

EXPERT GUIDANCE

With an in-depth and most updated review of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, renowned Italian Wine Educator Justin Chen (VIA and IWS) will guide participants to taste a stunning portfolio of 20+ Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wines, including top products of Alliance Vinum’s members.

Esteemed Mr. Averardo Borghini Baldovientti, Managing Director of Vino e Finanza HK and owner of Tenute San Fabiano in Montepulciano will also offer insights into the recent development of this fascinating appellation.

This is a rare chance in which we present all six members of the Alliance Vinum and their most representative wines, including the very limited Alliance Vinum special cuvée bottles, and more! Lastly, a comparative tasting of four single vineyard wines directly shipped from Avignonesi will offer an eye-opening experience — a first in Hong Kong!

Don’t miss this highly sought-after and rare event. Mark your calendars, serious Italian wine lovers and fine wine connoisseurs!

WINE LIST:

Flight I (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano)
1.1 Tenute San Fabiano Poggio Uliveto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018
1.2 Salcheto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018
1.3 La Braccesca Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018
1.4 Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018
1.5 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2017
1.6 Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2017
1.7 Dei Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2017

Flight II (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva or Single Vineyard Wines)
2.1 Poliziano Asinone Vino Nobile di Montepulciano2018
2.2 Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2017
2.3 Salcheto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Salco 2016
2.4 Dei Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Bossona 2015

Flight III (Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Single Vineyard Wines)
3.1 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano La Banditella 2017
3.2 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano La Stella 2017
3.3 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Oceano 2017
3.4 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano La Badelle 2017

Flight IV (Alliance Vinum Wines)
4.1 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Poggetto di Sopra 2017
4.2 Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Costa Grande 2017
4.3 La Braccesca Vino Nobile di Montelpulciano Maggiarino 2017
4.4 Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Le Caggiole 2016
4.5 Salcheto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vecchie Viti del Salco 2016
4.6 Dei Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Madonna della Querce 2016