Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Sotto Casa 2020

Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Sotto Casa 2020 comes from one of the benchmark estates of Montepulciano in Tuscany. Founded in 1962 by Egidio Corradi and now run by the De Ferrari family, Boscarelli is widely regarded as one of the producers most responsible for elevating Vino Nobile di Montepulciano to world class status. The estate's vineyards in Cervognano sit on sandy, mineral rich alluvial soils that consistently yield wines known for their elegance, longevity, and balance.

Sotto Casa refers to one of Boscarelli's most prized vineyard sites, located adjacent to the estate house. Since the early 2010s, the Riserva has increasingly focused on fruit from this vineyard, transforming it into a more site specific expression of Vino Nobile. The 2020 vintage is produced primarily from prugnolo gentile, the local clone of sangiovese, complemented by small amounts of traditional Tuscan varieties including canaiolo, colorino, and mammolo.

The grapes are harvested by hand and fermented with indigenous yeasts before undergoing an extended élevage in large French and Slavonian oak casks. The wine spends roughly 30 months aging before additional bottle maturation, allowing its structure, complexity, and vineyard character to fully develop while preserving the freshness that has become a hallmark of Boscarelli's style.

The 2020 offers layers of black cherry, sour cherry, plum, dried rose, tobacco, leather, cedar, and balsamic herbs. Concentrated yet remarkably refined, it combines vibrant acidity with polished tannins and a long, savory finish. While already expressive with decanting, it possesses the balance and structure to evolve beautifully for a decade or more.

A natural partner for braised meats, roast lamb, wild game, aged cheeses, and rich pasta dishes, Sotto Casa is a compelling expression of both its vineyard and appellation. It showcases why Boscarelli remains one of Tuscany's most respected family estates and why Vino Nobile di Montepulciano deserves a place among Italy's great wine regions.