Poliziano - pure Tuscany: Montepulciano wines with style
Founded in 1961 by Dino Carletti and now run by his son Federico, Poliziano has developed into a beacon of the region. The 170-hectare estate relies on careful plot selection, organic cultivation and minimal intervention to bring terroir expression to the bottle.
Region & origin
The winery is located south of the historic old town of Montepulciano and cultivates vineyards in the Vino Nobile DOCG, Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and Cortona DOC as well as in the coastal Maremma. The winery has been certified organic since 2021
Grape varieties & style
The core is Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese), supplemented by Merlot, Canaiolo and Colorino. The aim is a dry, elegant style with clear fruit expression, precise minerality and fine tannin structure - perfect for food pairing.
Varieties & Highlights
- Rosso di Montepulciano DOC: Young, fruity, light drinking style - made from 80% Sangiovese with the addition of Merlot.
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG: Main wine with 85% Prugnolo Gentile and matured in French oak - elegant, finely structured.
- Asinone (Cru): 100% Sangiovese from the best cru "Asinone" - only approx. 25,000 bottles, aged for 16-18 months, complex and long-lasting.
- Le Caggiole: Vintage cuvée from a historic parcel, an expression of elegance and precision.
Sustainability & innovation
Poliziano cultivates a dense plant population, uses optical grape selection and has been certified organic since 2021. Part of the electricity comes from its own photovoltaic system.
Design & brand identity
Classic bottles with a red and gold label and stylized portrait graphics reflect tradition and continuity. Premium editions such as Asinone appear in elegant gift packaging.
Conclusion
Poliziano combines Tuscan wine tradition with modern sustainability - elegant wines for everyday life (Rosso), connoisseurs (Vino Nobile) and collectors (Cru Edition Asinone). Discover now at delicando.