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Passonaia Montecucco Rosso DOC wine — Tenuta di Montecucco winery — Dionysus
Red

Passonaia Montecucco Rosso DOC

by Tenuta di Montecucco · Tuscany, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese, Ciliegiolo
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
Serve at18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Tenuta di MontecuccoTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards are situated at 300 metres above sea level, with a planting density of 3,600–5,300 vines per hectare.

Grapes

The blend comprises 85% Sangiovese and 15% Ciliegiolo.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand in September. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel and cement tanks at a controlled temperature of 27–30 °C for 12–15 days.

Ageing

The wine matures in cement tanks.

Tasting profile

Complex, elegant and deep, with a balanced character.

Label / history

Annual production is 60,000 bottles.