Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Salcheto
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Salcheto's Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG is one of the most profound and surprising Nobile wines of the vintage — made from 100% Prugnolo Gentile grown in the 22.5-hectare organic vineyards of Tenuta Salcheto in Montepulciano, in the province of Siena. Aged for 18 months in large casks and tonneaux (70/30), then refined for 6 months in bottle. Bright ruby red, with a bouquet of dried flowers, redcurrant, lavender and stony notes; silky on the palate with forest berries, pronounced minerality and a bitter wild-cherry finish. Rated 93 points by Falstaff. Ideal drinking window: 2024–2033.
🍷 Why this 2022 Vino Nobile is different
2022 was a difficult and uneven vintage — late frosts, a wet spring, a summer with extreme heat peaks and hail, followed by a rainy finish. But Salcheto, with thirty years of experience in Montepulciano and a 22.5-hectare organically managed vineyard, with no added sulphites during fermentation, turned climatic complexity into expressive depth. The result is a subtle, mineral Nobile, far removed from the muscular power of other vintages and capable of surprising anyone expecting a heavy wine.
Prugnolo Gentile — the local name for Montepulciano's Sangiovese, clonally selected in this area since the fifteenth century — shows its most elegant side here: dense yet flowing tannins, ripe fruit balanced by vibrant acidity and a long, persistent finish. It is the wine Francesco Redi described in the seventeenth century as ‘the king of all wines’ — and Salcheto's 2022 shows why that reputation still stands.
📋 Technical details
| Product | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Producer | Salcheto — Montepulciano, Siena |
| Appellation | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG |
| Grape variety | Prugnolo Gentile 100% |
| Vineyards | Tenuta Salcheto — Montepulciano, 22.5 ha |
| Production | 120,000 bottles |
| Ageing | 18 months — 70% large cask, 30% tonneaux |
| Bottle ageing | 6 months |
| Colour | Bright ruby red |
| Aroma | Dried flowers, redcurrant, lavender, stony notes, forest berries |
| Palate | Silky, savoury, vibrant, pronounced minerality, bitter wild-cherry finish |
| Alcohol | 13.5% vol. |
| Format | 0.75 L — Toscanella 360g, natural cork |
| Serving temperature | 18–20°C |
| Ideal drinking window | 2024–2033 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
| Method | Organic — no added sulphites during fermentation |
| Region | Tuscany, Italy |
🏅 Awards and recognition
| Falstaff | 93 points — 2022 |
🥂 Recommended pairings
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020 Salcheto is at its best with structured red meats and game. Ideal pairings include beef steak with cherries, beef tenderloin, roast veal, stewed wild boar, hare salmì, pappardelle with wild-boar ragù and sautéed porcini mushrooms. It also pairs beautifully with long-aged cheeses and full-flavoured Tuscan cured meats such as Finocchiona IGP, Tuscan Capocollo and Tuscan Wild-Boar Ragù.
For the quintessential local pairing: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020 Salcheto with Bistecca Fiorentina Chianina IGP VBAC — Prugnolo Gentile and Chianina, both born in the same province of Siena.
🔗 Related products
Explore our selection of Tuscan wines and cured meats to pair with it: Chianti Riserva DOCG Uggiano for those seeking the structure of Tuscan Sangiovese at a more accessible price, Bistecca Fiorentina Chianina IGP for the great local meat-and-wine pairing, and Wild-Boar Ragù La Dispensa Toscana for the classic combination with Nobile. See the full wine selection in our Online Tuscan Wine Shop.
🏨 For restaurants and HoReCa
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022 Salcheto is a premium listing for wine lists seeking a credible alternative to Brunello di Montalcino with a defensible quality-to-price ratio. DOCG certification, certified organic production, 93 Falstaff points and Salcheto's thirty-year reputation are verifiable selling points that can be communicated on the menu. Available for regular supplies and HoReCa orders. Contact us for dedicated pricing: info@salumeriatoscana.shop.
🚚 Wine shipping
| Italy | Cost |
|---|---|
| Orders up to €49.99 | €8.90 |
| Orders €50–119.99 | €4.90 |
| Orders from €120 | €3.90 |
Shipping on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday — delivery guaranteed by Friday. Wine is shipped in protective packaging to shield it from temperature fluctuations.
| Europe (by weight) | Cost |
|---|---|
| 0–5 kg | €19 |
| 5–10 kg | €26 |
| Over 10 kg | €33 |
❓ FAQ
What is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?
It is one of Italy's oldest DOCG appellations, produced exclusively in the municipality of Montepulciano (Siena) from Prugnolo Gentile — the local name for Sangiovese clonally selected in this territory since the fifteenth century. The production rules require at least 24 months of ageing, including at least 12 months in wood. For the 2020 vintage, Salcheto ages the wine for 18 months in wood and 6 months in bottle.
What is Prugnolo Gentile?
It is the local Sangiovese clone grown in the Montepulciano area. Historically selected to adapt to the area's specific terroir, it produces wines with greater tannic elegance and a more mineral profile than other Tuscan Sangiovese clones such as Brunello di Montalcino or Chianti Classico.
What does it mean that Salcheto is organic?
Salcheto has certified its production as organic since 2009. The vineyards are cultivated without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilisers, and fermentation takes place without added sulphites. It is one of the few Vino Nobile DOCG wines produced to this standard.
When is the 2022 Nobile ready to drink?
It has already been excellent since 2024. According to Salcheto, the ideal drinking window is 2024–2033 — it still has 8–9 years of ageing potential ahead. Open the bottle 30–45 minutes before serving or use a decanter.
What is the difference between Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino?
Both are Tuscan DOCG wines made from Sangiovese, but they come from different terroirs and clones. Brunello (the Grosso clone) is structurally more powerful and longer-lived, with a minimum ageing period of 5 years. Nobile (Prugnolo Gentile) has a minimum ageing period of 2 years and is generally more elegant and approachable when young, with a distinctive mineral and floral profile.
Is it available for restaurants and retailers?
Yes. Contact us at info@salumeriatoscana.shop for HoReCa prices, regular supplies and customised terms.
How does refrigerated shipping work?
Every order travels refrigerated at +2/+4°C, vacuum-sealed and in an insulated box with cooling gel. This way the products arrive fresh and in the best condition, as if just picked up in the shop.
How soon will I receive my order?
Delivery normally takes place within 1-3 working days of shipping, throughout Italy. You receive the tracking number by email to follow your parcel all the way home.
Is there a minimum order or do I need to register?
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How do I store the products when they arrive?
Keep fresh products in the fridge at +2/+4°C and consume them by the date shown on the label. For cured meats and aged cheeses you will find storage instructions in the product description.
Do you also ship abroad?
We ship throughout Italy and to the 27 countries of the European Union, always with refrigerated and insulated packaging that maintains the cold chain until delivery.
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