VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO D.O.C.G.
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

GRAPE VARIETIES
mainly sangiovese.

SOIL CHARACTERISTICS
Clayey, tufaceous mix.

PLANTING DENSITY
4700 plants per hectare.

AVERAGE GRAPE HARVEST PER HECTARE
60 quintals / hectare.

TRAINING METHODS
Horizontal spurred cordon.

VINIFICATION TECHNIQUES
Gentle pressing; fermentation in stainless
steel tanks at a controlled temperature of
26° – 28°C; maceration for 15-20 days.

REFINEMENT TECHNIQUES
24 months in 33hl Slavonian oak barrels
6 months in bottle refinement.

AGING POSSIBILITIES
10 years.

DESCRIPTION AND FOOD MATCHING
The Vino Nobile has a bright ruby colour,
intense fragrances of ripe cherries and plums
while to the taste it is dry, well-balanced and
persistent. It is best drunk with traditional
Tuscan dishes such as pappardelle with hare
sauce or Florentine steak.