Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Production area: Pieve Sant'Ilario, Pieve Cervognano
Vineyards: Vallocaia, Camparone
Grape varieties: Sangiovese 85%, Colorino, Canaiolo and Mammolo 15%
Soil type: sandy loam, clay sandy, sandy clay
Altitude: 270–320 metres above sea level
Exposure: South, South-West, South-East
Planting density: 4,800 – 5,200 vines per hectare
Training system: spurred cordon and Guyot
Vinification: carried out separately for each grape variety. In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 23–28°C, with skin contact for 2–3 weeks.
Ageing and maturation: 20–22 months in large oak casks and at least 6 months in the bottle.
Food pairings: a wine of great regional character that pairs well with pasta dishes featuring elaborate sauces, red meats, truffles, and soft and mature cheeses.
Serve at 18–20°C