Wines made from Montepulciano grapes of Umbria
Discover the best wines made with Montepulciano as a single variety or as a blend of Umbria.
More informations about the variety Montepulciano
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.
More informations about the region of Umbria
Umbria, in CentralItaly, is a region of lush hills, hilltop villages and iconic historic towns. The latter are exemplified by Orvieto and Assisi. At the very heart of the Italian peninsula, it is surrounded by Tuscany, Marche and Lazio. It is in fact the only Italian region without a coastline or international border.
What are the typical flavors of the Montepulciano grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Montepulciano
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Montepulciano
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Montepulciano
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Montepulciano
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Montepulciano