The Vino Nobile from Poderi Sanguineto is one of the last traditional wines made in the town of Montepulciano.  Dora Forsoni learned how to make wine from her father staring in 1968 and has not changed her methods since then.  Her vineyards are planted not only to Sangiovese, which has come into vogue for Vino Nobile in emulation of the more famous wines of Brunello di Montalcino, but also include 20-30% Mammolo and Canaiolo. This combination lends the wine extra fragrance and helps to soften the more angular nature of Sangiovese.  Dora has always farmed organically, fermented her wines in concrete with the Vino Nobile spending two years in large casks before bottling. The 2018 Vino Nobile is sultry and alluring with dark red fruit, violets, and just a hint of smoke on the nose. The palate is full and ripe, with slightly chewy tannins and plenty of acidity to keep things lively.  This is a lovely vintage of a wine that has become a favorite at MWC and should cellar well for 10 years or more.