Top 100 wines of Rosso di Montepulciano

Discover the top 100 best wines of Rosso di Montepulciano of Rosso di Montepulciano as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Rosso di Montepulciano and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Rosso di Montepulciano

Tuscan DOC sister to Vino Nobile around Montepulciano (250-600 m), local Sangiovese "Prugnolo Gentile" (min. 70%) with Canaiolo and Mammolo. Fresh and approachable red: vibrant aromas of red cherry, raspberry, violet, plum, white pepper, wild herbs and mineral hint, lively acidity and fine tannins — young version of the great Nobile, short ageing (~4 months). Drink within 2-4 years, food-friendly and pleasurable.

Discover the grape variety: Prugnolo Gentile

Structured and elegant reds with a deep ruby robe, firm yet melted tannins and a dense palate with fine acidity, showing signature aromas of red fruits (morello cherry, raspberry), plum ("prugnolo" = small plum), violet, spices, tobacco and Tuscan balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Star of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, one of the great Tuscan reds for ageing. Tuscan synonym for Sangiovese grown in Montepulciano.

Food and wine pairing with a wine of Rosso di Montepulciano

wines from the region of Rosso di Montepulciano go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of roast beef with caramelized onion, sausage and vegetable risotto with cookéo or veal shank in a pot au feu with star anise.

Organoleptic analysis of wine of Rosso di Montepulciano

On the nose in the region of Rosso di Montepulciano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, tobacco or strawberries. In the mouth in the region of Rosso di Montepulciano is a powerful with a nice freshness.

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