Wines made from Montepulciano grapes of Rosso Piceno
Discover the best wines made with Montepulciano as a single variety or as a blend of Rosso Piceno.
A very old grape variety, most likely originating in Italy, now cultivated mainly in the central and central-eastern parts of this country, registered in France in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1. Montepulciano has long been confused with sangiovese or nielluccio, an A.D.N. analysis has shown that it is different.
The wine region of Rosso Piceno is located in the region of Marches of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Le Caniette or the Domaine Le Canà produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rosso Piceno are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rosso Piceno often reveals types of flavors of cherry, violet or almonds and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, earth or vegetal.