Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The vineyards lie in the southeastern part of the region, at an altitude of 250 m.
Grapes
The blend contains up to 70% Sangiovese, with the remaining 30% comprising Canaiolo and other permitted red varieties.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness. Maceration and fermentation take place at a controlled temperature of 25–30 °C for 10–15 days, with regular pumping over.
Ageing
The wine matures for two years in 5,500-litre Slavonian oak casks and 225-litre French oak barrels, followed by 6–12 months in bottle.
Tasting profile
The wine has finesse and elegance and is food-friendly.
Serving and pairing
Decant for at least two hours before serving.
Label / history
The wine takes its name from Montepulciano, a Renaissance hill town in the province of Siena overlooking the broad, green Valdichiana valley. “Nobile” means “noble” in Italian, referring both to the wine’s character and to its historical reservation for noble families.
