Grapes used | Minimum 70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) and no more than 30% between Canaiolo and other authorized varieties. All the grapes come from our vineyards located in splendid positions, mainly exposed to the south-south-east with a slight slope and high sunshine. |
Winemaking techniques | Fermentation with maceration on the skins in the must for a period of 10-15 days at a constant temperature of 25-30 °C. Frequent pumping over, carried out by the cellar staff with the help of special pumps with the utmost respect for the solid parts (marc and grape seeds). |
Aging | Placed for 2 years in oval Slavonian oak barrels with a capacity of 5,500 liters and in French oak barrels of 225 liters. |
Refinement | In bottles for a minimum of 6 months. Marketing, however, always begins one year later than the terms established by the production specification. |
Color | Ruby red tending towards garnet; brilliant. |
Perfume | Ethereal, characteristic, extraordinarily elegant, with a slight scent of violets and precious wood. |
Taste | Dry, savory, harmonious, velvety with complex aromas ranging from exotic fruit to balsamic ones; very elegant fabric, of great nobility. |
Gradation | 13.5% vol. |
Service temperature | 20 °C in a decanter. |
Food pairings | Game, especially wild boar, seasoned cheeses of great class. |
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Data sheet
Grape variety | Canaiolo Sangiovese |
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Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
Region | Toscana |
Name | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano |
Disciplinary | D.O.C.G. |