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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - DOCG (GPDO)

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  • Pair wine Vino Nobile di Montepulciano with:
    red meat dishes, game, ideal with some authentic Tuscan recipes: Florence-style steak , finocchiona salami, fegatelli (livers), fagioli al fiasco (stewed beans) and medium-seasoned Tuscan pecorino

Production area of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG:
municipality of Montepulciano in the province of Siena
Vine selection :
Sangiovese called by locals Prugnolo Gentile (70 - 100%), Canaiolo Nero (0 - 20%), others (0 - 20 % with maximum 10% of white-graped vines, except aromatic vines but included Malvasia del Chianti)
Colour:
bright ruby red turning to maroon with the age
Aroma:
etheric, characteristic, intense scent,
Taste:
dry, balanced and persistent, with possible scent of wood
Minimum alcohol content:
12.5%
Aging:
minimun 2 years in wood barrel therefore up to 10 years and more
Types:
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Riserva:
Riserva (13% - it must age minimun 3 years)
Serving temperature of wine Vino Nobile di Montepulciano:
Serve the wine at: 61 - 64°F (16 - 18°C) in balloon glasses