Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Wine name and classification: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

Grape varieties: Mostly Sangiovese

Production area: Montepulciano (SI).

Yield per hectare: 80 quintals of grapes

Altitude of vineyards: 250/450 m above sea level.

Soil type:  medium texture, hilly.

Training system: Guyot and spurred cordon.

Plant density: 2500/4500 vinestocks per hectare.

Vinification: separation of grapes from stalks and pressing; fermentation
at controlled temperature followed by maceration, 12-15 days in total.

Fermentation vats: stainless steel vats.

Fermentation temperature: 26-28° C.

Maturation: 18 months in large 35-85 hl Slavonian durmast barrels
and refinement in bottle.

Aging capacity: 7-15 years.

Colour: vivid ruby red with pleasant violet hues

Bouquet: fresh and wide, persistent in the fruity notes.
With age it releases scents of spices.

Taste: good freshness and tannin-acid balance, fruity notes of red berry fruits
and jam as suggested by the bouquet. Good structure and savouriness.

Food pairing: any kind of roasted meat including game, and stewed meat.
Good with medium-aged cheese.

Ideal service temperature: 16-18° C.