Wojciech Bońkowski
Master of Wine

Valdipiatta Alfiero 2008–1983

Valdipiatta Vigna d’Alfiero vertical 2008-1983: leading Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in top shape.

A barren landscape

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano has just improved on last year but the general level is still unsatisfactory.

The Italian disease

Absenteeism is poisoning the Italian wine industry. Producers are shamelessly taking advantage of others.

A window wide shut

Vino Nobile is one of Tuscany’s great historical wines. But where is it going today? Tasting through 110 examples, I find them undrinkable until they are really aged. But who is going to have the patience?