VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO D.O.C.G. 2021 PIEVE VALARDEGNA | 0.75 lt.

PEVE VALARDEGNA: The Pievi del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are a recently established category within the appellation, designed to highlight the historical depth and territorial identity of the Montepulciano area. The word Pieve refers to the ancient rural parishes that began to take shape in the Late Roman period and became fully established during the Lombard and early medieval era. These churches, often equipped with a baptistery, were not only centers of worship but also administrative and social reference points for the surrounding countryside.
By reviving these ancient territorial boundaries, the “Pievi” classification celebrates both the cultural heritage of Montepulciano and the diversity of its vineyards, where soil, altitude and microclimate shape distinct expressions of Prugnolo Gentile, the local clone of Sangiovese

GRAPES: 93% Sangiovese called in Montepulciano “Prugnolo Gentile” and 7% Canaiolo Nero.

FERMENTATION: In steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 22° and 30°C. Duration: Approximately 14 days.

AGEING: 12 months of maturation in 20 hl Slavonian oak barrels + 12 months in 500-liter French oak tonneaux and 225-liter French oak barriques + 4 months in concrete tanks.

BOTTLES PRODUCED: 6,600

TASTING PROFILE:
• Body: medium to full, with mature yet firm tannins.
• Aromas: ripe red fruits (cherry, plum), floral notes, gentle spice and subtle oak from aging.
• Acidity: lively and refreshing, perfect for balancing richer dishes.
• Canaiolo Nero: softens the structure and adds roundness to the Sangiovese backbone.

FOOD PAIRING: Traditional Tuscan dishes
• Pici with Cinta Senese ragù – the succulence of the ragù pairs well with the tannins and acidity.
• Wild boar or hare cacciucco – game dishes that enhance the structure of the wine.
• Aged Pecorino di Pienza – the saltiness of the cheese is balanced by the wine.

FLUID OUNCES: 0,75 liter.

ALCOHOL VOLUME: 14.5%