Ruffino Ladola Nuova vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Toscana 2020 75cl

This is the kind of Tuscan red that makes dinner taste planned. Ruffino’s Làdola Nuova Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020 is a dry, Sangiovese-led red from Montepulciano, Tuscany, with juicy cherry fruit, a savoury backbone, and enough structure to hold its own with real food.

If you’ve been living in Chianti Classico land and want something with a bit more depth and grip, Vino Nobile is a smart next step. It’s still unmistakably Italian, bright fruit, mouthwatering acidity, but it leans a touch darker and more “dinner table” than “patio glass.”

• Appearance: Deep ruby with a clear, bright rim.
• Nose: Ripe cherry and plum, dried oregano, a little leather, and a hint of warm spice.
• Palate: Dry and medium to full-bodied, with lively acidity and tannins that feel firm but not harsh, think a gentle chew that loves protein.
• Body: Medium to full-bodied, built for food more than solo sipping.
• Finish: Long and savoury, with lingering cherry skin, herbs, and a touch of earthy spice.

Food pairing, don’t overthink it: tagliatelle with beef ragu, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, or a proper mushroom pizza with lots of charred edges.

Serve it at a cool room temp and give it a little air in the glass before you start eating. You’ll get more of the herbs and spice, and the tannins will feel friendlier with every minute.

It also plays well as an “I brought wine” bottle when you don’t know what’s on the menu. This style is basically built for whatever hits the table, from tomato sauce to roasted meat to aged cheese.

Fun Fact: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a place, not the grape, and it’s one of Tuscany’s classic red wine zones sitting just down the road from Montalcino.