Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2009–2006

We continue our series of articles on Tuscany with Walter's report on the recent tasting of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano – focusing mainly on 2009 but also going back to 2006. See Guide to Walter's Tuscan week for links to all the other articles.

From the Consorzio of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano that two years ago gave journalists pomace-based moisturisers, this year came another stunning marketing and PR idea: Divinorchestra, an orchestra playing 'artisanal instruments linked to wine culture', including 'bottlephones, funnelphones… barrels, magnums and casks'. It is hard to imagine what this sounds like, but the Consorzio is...