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Nobile of Montepulciano |
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| Wine name |
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
[vee-noh noh-bee-lay dee mon-tay-pool-chee-ah-noh] |
| Type of wine |
Red wine |
| Production zone |
The vineyards on the
hills of Montepulciano area (South of Siena) |
| Grapes |
Sangiovese 70% (here called Prugnolo
Gentile), Canaiolo nero, Malvasia,
Trebbiano, Grechetto, Mammolo. |
| Ageing |
2 years, the "Riserva"
3 years |
Features, color,
smell, flavor, taste etc. |
Red garnet, tending towards brown with
aging, dry, woody aftertaste, soft flavor and bodied. It is
characterized by a strong, fine, elegant bouquet with a
fruity hint and a note of sweet violets and cinnamon, a dry
taste and noble tannins. |
| Alcoholic strength |
12,5° C |
| Serving temp. |
18 -20° C |
| Matching foods |
Red meat, game dishes, cheeses. Perfect with
"Bistecca alla Fiorentina" |
| The right glass |
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