The 2019 Nobile di Montepulciano Vecchie Viti del Salco tempts the imagination with a delicate yet complex bouquet. Swirling reveals an array of wilted violet, potpourri, stone dust and crushed red plum aromas. It smoothes over the palate like liquid velvet, seamless and elegant, displaying a core of ripe red and blue fruits that slowly drench the senses in primary concentration. Sweet spice notes contrast hints of dark chocolate bitterness over a web of fine-grained tannins as the 2019 finishes dramatically long. The 2019 is not just a textural thrill ride, it’s also packed with depth. This has only gotten better over the last year in bottle. The team at Salcheto have outdone themselves. 95+ (EG)