The 2019 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vigna d'Alfiero is impossible to ignore, with a darkly alluring bouquet that blends savory herbs and crushed stones with mentholated blackberry and mint. This further impresses with pure silk textures and polished red and black fruits. Vibrant acidity adds an extra dimension as black tea-like tannins slowly saturate. It finishes dramatically long and structured with traces of salted licorice and a bitter blackberry twang. The Vigna d'Alfiero is simply stunning, yet patience will be required. 93pts Vinous