Montepulciano
Via di Fontesambuco, 3
53045 Montepulciano
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Telephone: +39 392 313 9392
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iva inclusaMade from Prugnolo Gentile grapes; aged for 24 months in wooden barrels, with aromas of ripe fruit, sweet spices and aromatic herbs.
Grape variety: Prugnolo Gentile
Vineyards: Planting density 2.75 x 0.90
Vineyard altitude: 350 metres above sea level
Year of planting: Over 15 years
Training system: Guyot
Planting density: 4,000 vines/hectare
Quantity of grapes per hectare: 6,500 kg/ha
Harvest period: First week of October, strictly by hand
Vinification: Small capacity stainless steel and concrete vats, maximum 50 HL. Temperature-controlled fermentation with pumping over, punching down and delestage. Maceration for a minimum of 15 days
Ageing and maturation: 24 months in 20/30 HL wooden barrels and bottle maturation before release
Ageing potential: 10-15 years
Tasting notes
Colour: Deep ruby red
Aroma: The nose is characterised by ripe fruit, cherry, sweet spices and aromatic herbs
Palate: A structured wine with elegant tannins, excellent balance between acidity and alcohol; long and pleasant finish with sweet spices
Food pairing: Important first courses (pici with meat sauce, baked lasagne), Tuscan first courses; red meat, mixed roasts, game, dry cheeses.
