CANTINE DEI
TUSCANY / MONTEPULCIANO
In 1964, Cantine Dei's grandfather, Alibrando Dei, acquired the land in Bossona. Little did he know, he had discovered an unparalleled terroir, perfectly suited for cultivating exceptional red wines. In the 1970s, the family expanded their holdings by procuring Villa Martiena and neighboring vineyards, solidifying their dedication to creating wines that embodied the essence of Montepulciano's terroir. In 1985, during an extraordinary vintage, the Dei family released their inaugural bottle of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, the fruition of years of tireless labor, devotion, and an intimate understanding of the land.
Presently, Cantine Dei is presided over by Alibrando's granddaughter, Caterina Dei, a gifted viticulturist. Caterina's formative years were spent wandering the Montepulciano countryside, imbuing in her a profound affection for the region and its wines. In the early 90s, she migrated to Montepulciano to tend to the vineyards and winery founded by her grandfather, resolved to perpetuate his legacy and create wines that embodied the terroir. Forever enamored with the natural splendor and architectural heritage of her 16th-century village, Caterina understood that her wines were meant to accentuate and convey the unique characteristics of a land renowned for its charm and history. Together with her technical director and winemaking virtuoso Paolo Caciorgna, Caterina's paramount goal has always been to produce wines of exceptional elegance and quality that encapsulate the terroir by utilizing native grape varieties and the incomparable quality of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
The Dei family's unwavering commitment to excellence is manifest in every bottle they produce. This impeccably run Tuscan estate consistently sets a new standard, leaving their Montalcino counterparts in its wake.
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Vineland Rep.
Caterina Dei
Tuscany
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Bossona, Martiena, La Ciarliana and La Piaggia.
Organic
Manual
120 hecares with 55 under vines.
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cab-Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malvasia, Grechetto, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc.
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CANTINE DEI 'MARTIENA' TOSCANA BIANCO
The word "Martiena" has a strong meaning for the Dei family: it is the name of the road leading to the estate, as well as that of the family villa and that of the vineyard in front of the winery, where white grapes were once grown. This is why today Cantine Dei's white wine has inherited its name.
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Variety: Malvasia, Grechetto, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Farming: Organic
Vinification: Destemming-crushing, soft pressing, spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature.
Aging: The wine matures in stainless steel for 3 months and 6 months in the bottle.
Notes: Martiena has a lively straw colour, with complex aromas of fresh tropical fruit and white and yellow flowers. It has a nice structure held by a good minerality, a pleasantly crisp wine.
90
2016
WS
CANTINE DEI 'ROSA' TOSCANA ROSATO
Our rosé comes from the "Martiena" vineyard, which is located in front of the winery and whose grapes are therefore the first to reach the reception area during the harvest. The grapes destined for Rosa are harvested a couple of weeks earlier than those for Rosso di Montepulciano: when the veraison is complete and the acidity level is still high with a good sugar content.
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Variety: Sangiovese
Farming: Organic
Soil Type: The soil, rich in sand and tuff, enhances the fruity taste of the wine, its pleasantness and freshness.
Vinification: After a soft pressing, the must is placed in a refrigerated tank at 6-8°C for 24-36 hours. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 14°C for 7-10 days.
Aging: Maturation on fine lees at 16-18°C for 3 months.
Notes: The wine is characterised by a soft pink colour, its bouquet is rich in fresh aromas, especially flowers and fruit, red and soft. Moderate acidity, fresh fruit aromas such as cherry, strawberry, raspberry and orange blossomMartiena has a lively straw colour, with complex aromas of fresh tropical fruit and white and yellow flowers. It has a nice structure held by a good minerality, a pleasantly crisp wine.
CANTINE DEI ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO
Rosso di Montepulciano is the youngest red wine in our production. Most of the grapes come from the "Martiena" vineyard, an area also suitable for the production of Vino Nobile.
Appellation: Rosso di Montepulciano D.O.C.
Variety: 70% Sangiovese
Farming: Organic
Soil Type: The soil, tufaceous with the presence of sedimentary rock, brings out the fruity flavour of the wine and makes the Sangiovese very pleasant even when young.
Vinification: After soft pressing, fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C. Maceration on the skins lasts for 10-14 days, with pumping over.
Aging: Maturation in stainless steel and refined in the bottle.
Aging Potential: At least 5 years+.
Notes: The wine has a lively ruby red colour and a fresh, fruity aroma. The tannins are of excellent quality: a characteristic which makes it enjoyable from a young age even if its potential exceeds five years of bottle ageing.
90
2018
WE
CANTINE DEI VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is the symbolic wine of our territory: the perfect example of the expression that Sangiovese takes in the area of Montepulciano. One of the most prestigious wines, the first to be awarded DOCG status in Italy.
Appellation: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
Variety: Mainly Sangiovese, with small quantities of complementary varieties.
Terroir: The main vineyard from which we get the grapes for our Vino Nobile is "La Ciarliana".
Farming: Organic
Soil Type: Predominantly clay with the presence of sand (tuff) which gives the wine its intense colour, full body and capacity for ageing.
Vinification: The vinification technique consists of soft pressing, fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C and maceration on the skins for 15-20 days with pumping over.
Aging: Maturation for a minimum of 24 months, of which at least 18 months is in 50 hl Slavonian oak casks.
Aging Potential: At least 10-15 years
Notes: The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano has a brilliant ruby red colour, with garnet tinges as it ages. It has an intense bouquet with aromas of ripe cherries, plums and violets. It represents the perfect combination of structure and elegance: its full body and velvety tannins are balanced by its fine acidity. The wine is decidedly persistent and harmonious
94
2018
JS
93
2019
JS
CANTINE DEI 'BOSSONA' VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO Riserva
Vino Nobile Riserva Bossona is one of the highest expressions of our land. Its grapes come from the vineyard of the same name, one of the most suitable, planted by Caterina's grandfather, Alibrando, in 1961. The wine became a Riserva in 1999, after long ageing in wood and in the bottle. It is without doubt one of the estate's flagship wines, a symbol of the elegance and grace of Sangiovese in Montepulciano. The yields are very low (about 40 quintals per hectare) and the wine is bottled with the label Bossona Riserva only in the best vintages.
Appellation: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
Variety: 100% Sangiovese
Terroir: Vigna Bossona is one of the sunniest areas of Montepulciano and its favourable exposure allows for excellent ripening of the grapes. The complex composition of the soil is perfect for Sangiovese, and the constant ventilation ensures the healthiness of the grapes.
Farming: Organic
Soil Type: Soil of Pliocene origin, dating back 2.5-5 million years. It is rich in tuff, skeleton and fossils, which are not only well-draining but also give the wine structure and minerality.
Vinification: After careful selection of the grapes soft pressing follows, followed by fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C and maceration on the skins for 28-30 days with pumping over
Aging: Maturation for 36 months of which at least 20 is in tonneaux, followed by a period of refinement in the bottle.
Aging Potential: About 25 years.
Notes: A wine with a complex, elegant and balanced structure. Ruby in colour tending towards garnet, with intense and elegant aromas, with hints of violets, underbrush and spices, it has a character of finesse, with firm, velvety tannins and a long, deep finish.
93
2015
FALSTAFF
95
2016
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CANTINE DEI ‘MADONNA DELLA QUERCE’ VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO
Caterina considers this wine to be the jewel in the crown of our entire production, which is why she has decided to dedicate it to her father Glauco: at the bottom of the label you can see "to my father", a fitting tribute to the figure who has been a reference point for the growth of the winery. In 2015, the vineyard from which the grapes originate reached maturity and, as a result, all the requisites are now in place to obtain a great wine with long ageing potential.
Appellation: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
Variety: 100% Sangiovese
Terroir: La Piaggia vineyard, a small plot of one and a half hectares with soil and climate characteristics highly suited to Sangiovese.
Farming: Organic
Soil Type: The soil is of Pliocene origin, dating back 2.5-5 million years. The texture is homogeneous, consisting of an alternation of tufaceous clay and sand
Vinification: After careful selection of the grapes, soft pressing follows. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C. Maceration on the skins lasts for 28-30 days, with pumping over.
Aging: At least 20 months in large casks followed by a period of refinement in the bottle.
Aging Potential: About 25 years.
Notes: Intense and deep ruby red in colour, the noble Madonna della Querce presents a broad and fascinating nose. Varietal notes dominate, with ripe red fruit and jams, all accompanied by the spicy scent of wood, which remains in the background. The link between nose and palate is perfect. In the mouth it is ethereal, long and mineral, the tannins are well made, dense and elegant. A deeper analysis reveals a medium alcohol content and excellent levels of acidity and extractive substances. A wine that stands out above all for its elegance and refinement.
95
2016
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95
2016
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CANTINE DEI 'SANCTA CATHARINA' TOSCANA ROSSO
Sancta Catharina combines the drinkability of the typical Sangiovese of Montepulciano with the fruitiness of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. We have created this wine with the aim of bringing out the potential of the Montepulciano area: soil that is perfect for Sangiovese, and at the same time capable of enhancing other varieties.
Appellation: Toscana Rosso IGT
Variety: Sangiovese and other varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.
Terroir: Mainly the vineyard "La Ciarliana": located at 250-300 m above sea level, with a medium-textured clay soil that gives our wine an intense colour, a full body and a strong capacity for ageing.
Farming: Organic
Soil Type: Clay-tufaceous
Vinification: The carefully selected bunches are gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C. Maceration on the skins lasts 10-12 days with pumping over.
Aging: Maturation of 24 months, partly in barriques and partly in bottles.
Aging Potential: About 20 years.
Notes: Complex, fragrant wine, rich in aromas of black fruit, such as blueberry and blackberry jam. It is balsamic and floral (violet), well balanced with some spicy hints of tobacco, vanilla and black pepper. Full-bodied, with velvety, compact tannins and long ageing potential.
95
2015
JS
94
2016
FALSTAFF
CANTINE DEI VIN SANTO DI MONTEPULCIANO
Fruit of the Montepulciano tradition, Vin Santo is a golden nectar suitable for ageing and to be enjoyed at a temperature of 10-12°C. It is perfect with many types of dessert (bitter chocolate, small pastries), but also with savoury dishes such as foie gras, hard and blue cheeses.
Appellation: Vin Santo di Montepulciano D.O.C
Variety: Malvasia Bianca Lunga and Grechetto.
Terroir: La Ciarliana vineyard
Farming: Organic
Soil Type: Tufaceous-clay
Vinification: The grapes are left to dry on special racks and after a soft pressing the juice obtained is fermented very slowly during the winter.
Aging: In kegs for a minimum period of 4 years.
Aging Potential: Minimum 20 years.
Notes: Golden yellow in colour with amber highlights, it has a wide range of aromas with hints of candied fruit, almond paste, acacia honey and apricot. In the mouth it is pleasantly sweet but balanced by an excellent freshness.
