Il Conventino – Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG
| Producer: |
Il Conventino |
| Wine: |
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG |
| Grape Variety: |
85% Sangiovese, 15% Mammolo, Colorino, Canaiolo |
| Production Zone: |
Montepulciano, Tuscany |
| Altitude: |
1,150 feet above sea level |
| Surface Area/Yield: |
5 acres, 2.4 tons per acre |
| Exposure: |
East |
| Soil: |
Tuff, Clay |
| Vinification & Aging: |
In steel tanks at controlled temperature between 82° and 86° F, maceration on the skins for 15-18 days. 30 months in 500l Slavonian oak casks, 6 months in second and third step barriques and an addition 6 months in the bottle. |
| Production: |
1,600 cases |
| Alcohol: |
14% |
| Description: |
Typical Vino Nobile, with aromas of plum jam and cherry, a beautiful floral purple, black pepper and tobacco; hot and structured in the mouth, appreciable softness in the finale, balanced by a pleasing freshness. |
| Food Pairing: |
Red and game meats |
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