Figli d'Italia

Leone D'Oro Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Sangiovese Blend

8.7257 ratings
8.713 pro ratings
Montepulciano, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese, Canaiolo
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Peter Sultan

Total Wine part ?

Total Wine part ?

Feb 23rd, 2018
Sean Wallner - WSET II

Black cherry, herbal, eucalyptus, blueberry, raspberry, ripe strawberries, leather and game. Great tannins, well balanced and pretty finish.

Black cherry, herbal, eucalyptus, blueberry, raspberry, ripe strawberries, leather and game. Great tannins, well balanced and pretty finish.

Jan 26th, 2018
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.1

During the initial hour of opening the wine has an elegant almost northern/piedmont character... the next day this wine really comes into its own. the wood and the fruit are restrained, but all well integrated with classic tobacco and leather notes.

During the initial hour of opening the wine has an elegant almost northern/piedmont character... the next day this wine really comes into its own. the wood and the fruit are restrained, but all well integrated with classic tobacco and leather notes.

4 people found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2013
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

8.6

Vivid nose dominated by tobacco and smoked meat. Savory black cherry and raspberry fruit with gentle tannins. Ideal with porchetta.

Vivid nose dominated by tobacco and smoked meat. Savory black cherry and raspberry fruit with gentle tannins. Ideal with porchetta.

2 people found it helpfulDec 21st, 2014
Jennifer Lakari

Really solid Sangiovese. Good fruit structure. Nice acidity.

Really solid Sangiovese. Good fruit structure. Nice acidity.

2 people found it helpfulDec 10th, 2014
Michael Herzog

Beautiful a day later. Violet, floral, rose...

Beautiful a day later. Violet, floral, rose...

Jan 31st, 2016
Grant Henry

Been awhile since my last Vino Nobile-too many other regions, I guess. Nice savory tones, sour cherry, maybe a little thin? I need to brush up on on my VNdM!

Been awhile since my last Vino Nobile-too many other regions, I guess. Nice savory tones, sour cherry, maybe a little thin? I need to brush up on on my VNdM!

Sep 24th, 2015
Kenneth Tucker

Straight out the bottle, earthy and dark fruit on the nose. Somewhat tannic and a bit spicy, but nice acidity. My medium ribeye and garlic mashed said thanks. The next day mellowed out nicely with more pronounced cherry flavors. Finished well with a buttery grilled gouda on Challah.

Straight out the bottle, earthy and dark fruit on the nose. Somewhat tannic and a bit spicy, but nice acidity. My medium ribeye and garlic mashed said thanks. The next day mellowed out nicely with more pronounced cherry flavors. Finished well with a buttery grilled gouda on Challah.

Jul 29th, 2015
Matthew Marcino

Needs about 5 more years to age

Needs about 5 more years to age

Apr 28th, 2013
Bryan Hopkins

Nose of blueberry and puff pastry with a hint of fennel seed and tobacco. On the palette, blueberry and blackberry with a bit of dark cherry, plus licorice and fennel and a bit of cigar box and pencil lead. Nicely done.

Nose of blueberry and puff pastry with a hint of fennel seed and tobacco. On the palette, blueberry and blackberry with a bit of dark cherry, plus licorice and fennel and a bit of cigar box and pencil lead. Nicely done.

Nov 7th, 2020