Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Docg 2017 - Tenuta Valdipiatta

Type Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Production area Municipality of Montepulciano - Bossona, Ciarliana, Sanguineto, Valdipiatta Grapes Sangiovese mainly and Canaiolo Nero Training system Spurred cordon and Guyot Yield 50-60 quintals/ha Vinification Vinification in steel tanks at controlled temperature between 24 and 28 °C. Maceration on the skins for 20-25 days. Daily pumping over and délestage at the beginning and mid-fermentation. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks. Maturation and refinement After a period of refinement of 15-18 months, partly in French oak barriques and partly in 30 and 50 Hl Slavonian oak barrels, the wine remains to refine in the bottle for a further 6 months. Recommended pairings Medium to very structured dishes such as first courses with strong flavours, grilled and stewed red meats, game, roasts, cured meats and medium or long-aged cheeses. Serving temperature 18 °C. Production in no. of 40,000 bottles