Style and nobility
from the hills of Montepulciano
The quality of Prugnolo Gentile, the local name which the producers of Montepulciano have given to the Sangiovese here, is an irrifutable fact, sustained by centuries of wine-making history. It is also a modern phenomenon, though, which has only recently gained its position as a preferred wine among the wine lovers of the world.
The stunning Montepulciano area is visited each year by thousands of people, who are attracted not only by its cultural treasures and beautiful landscapes, but also by its excellent wines which seem to tell the tale of this territory, distinguished by noble families and proud traditions.
Lodola Nuova Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is one of Ruffino's most popular wines, because it merges century old traditions with the energy of modern life - an antique, yet fashionable wine.
An ancient legend states that Montepulciano was founded according to the will of the Etruscan king Lars Porsenna, who was said to have left the town of Chiusi together with all its inhabitants to settle on the hill of Mons Mercurius.
The name of this mountain was later changed to Mont Politicus. Wine has been a part of Montepulciano's history since its earliest origins, as is demonstrated by the kylix (wine cup) with red figures made in Chiusi and discovered in 1868, along with numerous bronze objects, in an Etruscan tomb near the Tuscan town. The kylix depicts Flufluns, the Etruscan Bacchus, god of wine, playing cottabo (a wine game).
In his Storie (V, 33) Livy mentions that the Gauls were lured to Italy by the wine of these hills: A certain Arrunte, an Etrucan from Chiusi, let them taste the wine to convince them to cross the Alps, thus enabling him to avenge a question of jealousy.
The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is one of the most antique Tuscan wines, but the last 20 years have been particularly determining for the development of the potent and elegant Vino Nobile we know today.
Lodola Nuova Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, produced for the first time in 1988, successfully merges the quality of Prugnolo Gentile with the extraordinary nature of the Montepulciano territory.
It is medium bodied and features a surprisingly smooth, easy-to-drink style, where the typical fruity notes of Prugnolo Gentile - morello, cherries, chassis - form a very pleasant, sweet bouquet. The sweetness of the fruit is the main characteristic of this variety cultivated on Montepulciano soil, where the climate is very hot and the soil is arid - the perfect conditions for reaching an ideal maturation of the grapes.
LODOLA NUOVA VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO DOCG 2006
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87/100 - Wine Spectator (USA)
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2 glasses - Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia 2010 (Italia)
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15/20, 3 bottles - L'Espresso 2010 (Italia)
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4 bunches - Duemilavini AIS 2010 (Italia)
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16,5/20 - Vinum (Switzerland)
LODOLA NUOVA VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO DOCG 2005
- 4 stelle (4 stars) - Decanter
LODOLA NUOVA VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO DOCG 2004
- 15.5/20, 3 bottiglie (3 bottles) - L'Espresso 2008
- 88/100 - Weinwelt
- Bronze Medal - Japan Wine Challenge 2007
LODOLA NUOVA VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO DOCG 2003
- 90/100 - The Vancouver Sun
- 2 bicchieri - Wine Guide Gambero Rosso "Vini d'Italia" 2007
- 4 grappoli (4 bunches) - Italian Sommelier Association guide "Duemilavini" 2007
- 90/100 - Gismondionwine.com
- 90/100 - Wine Access
- Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wide Award
- 86/100 - Weinwelt
- 88/100 - Wine Review Online
LODOLA NUOVA VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO DOCG 2002
- 4 grappoli - Duemilavini 2006
LODOLA NUOVA VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO DOCG 2001
- 2 bicchieri rossi (2 red glasses) - Wine Guide Gambero Rosso "Vini d'Italia" 2004
- 89/100 - The Wine Advocate
- Silver Medal - German Wine Contest "Mundus Vini" 2005
- 88/100 Weinwelt
LODOLA NUOVA VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO DOCG 2000
- 2 bicchieri rossi (2 red glasses) - Wine Guide Gambero Rosso "Vini d'Italia" 2004
- 89/100 - Wine Access
Vintage Stars Ageing Potential
1988 ***** Drink
1990 ***** Drink
1991 *** Drink
1993 **** Drink
1994 ** Drink
1995 ***** Drink
1996 *** Drink
1997 ***** Drink or hold
1998 *** Drink
1999 **** Drink or hold
2000 **** Drink or hold
2001 ***** Drink or hold
2002 ** Drink
2003 ***
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Semi-seasoned cheeses