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A dense, plush wine, the 2015 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Il Nocio is loaded with black cherry, licorice, spice, mocha and incense. Sweet oak notes add texture as well as a modern sheen that is quite attractive. Readers should expect a big, extroverted style. I suspect readers with classically leaning palates will gravitate to some of the other wines in the range, but the Nocio is unquestionably well done.  – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Apr. 2021

The 2017 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Readers will find a wine that offers plenty of Vino Nobile depth, but in a mid-weight style that makes it accessible. Bright red cherry, dried flowers, mint and white pepper add a brilliant upper register to the red Sangiovese fruit.  – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Apr. 2021

The 2015 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva is a gorgeous, sensual wine. The translucent beauty of Sangiovese runs through this wonderfully expressive Riserva from Boscarelli. A wine of total elegance and finesse, the 2015 is a great example of just how compelling Vino Nobile is. Readers can enjoy the 2015 or cellar it for a decade or more. I find it exquisite and irresistible.” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Apr. 2021

The 2017 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Feuduccio is dark and rich with an inviting display of crushed black cherries, sweet tobacco and hints of cocoa. This is silky in texture, contrasted by tart black fruits, savory herbs and minerals, as fine tannins form toward the close. Hints of custard, plum and balsamic spice linger long over a subtle coating of fine tannin. The Feuduccio is certainly an extroverted expression of Montepulciano, yet it maintains pleasant balance throughout.  – Eric Guido, Vinous, Apr. 2021

The 2016 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Ursonia has a bit of an exotic flair, as spiced orange gives way to crushed blackberries complemented by a hint of sweet vanilla cream. This is velvety in texture yet not weighty, as brisk acids add vibrancy, and a pure display of ripe wild berries and cooling herbal tones soothe the palate. Tension builds through a combination of grippy wood tannins and tart black fruits, while this tapers off youthfully poised and structured. This fine effort needs a couple of years to integrate its lingering presence of oak.” – Eric Guido, Vinous, Apr. 2021

The 2013 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Ursonia is on a wonderful path of evolution with a seductive display of crushed blackberries, blueberries, brown spices, hints of cacao and tobacco. It’s soft and enveloping, complemented by juicy acidity with a sweet-and-sour display of wild berries and salty mineral tones. Adolescent tannin and hints of tart citrus tug at the senses, leaving hints of sous-bois linger long. I wouldn’t cellar the 2013 for much longer, as it’s starting to show a bit of its maturity. That said, it’s drinking nicely and should continue to do so over the next three or four years.  – Eric Guido, Vinous, Apr. 2021