ROSSO MONTEPULCIANO DOC WINE
Wine-making
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano “Antico Colle” comes from Sangiovese grapes and a small percentage of Merlot. The harvest normally takes place in October, once the fruit has reached optimum condition. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature (no higher than 30 C°), the grapes are crushed and the must re-passed over the grape dregs. The fermentation and maceration process takes between 14- 16 days. Following on from the maceration of the grape skins the wine is drawn off from the vats with a light pressing of the remaining skins and seeds.Aging
The aging process takes place over a period of 6 months in French wooden oak casks. Before being made available for sale the wine is refined in bottles for 4 months.Notes on tasting
The colour of this wine is an intense ruby red with an aroma of red fruit and berries. With flowery undertones, an harmonious and very agreeable flavour. To be served at a temperature of 16-18 ˚C. It is advised to open the wine one hour prior to serving. To be accompanied by first courses, roasts, cold meats and cheese.Grapevine
90% Prugnolo Gentile (clone Sangiovese) - 10% MerlotAltitude of vineyards
300-400m above sea levelTerrain
Medium consistency layered, sandy, tuffaceous and clayeyPlant density
6,000 plants per hectareWine production per hectare
50 Hl/HaAlcoholic content
13,50 % Vol.Technical wine card
