COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia Nera, Montepulciano, Marselan, Alicante Bouschet
PRODUCER
Montepeloso
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Montepeloso A Quo 2021 is an Italian red wine from the Tuscany region, classified as IGT Toscana. The wine is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia Nera, Montepulciano, Marselan, and Alicante Bouschet. The estate, Montepeloso, is located in Suvereto on the Tuscan coast and was acquired by Swiss winemaker Fabio Chiarelotto in 1998. The grapes are grown in clay soil rich in flint, on vines approximately 10 years old. The winemaking philosophy aims to extract the essential qualities of each grape variety within the blend.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A Quo is a blend of up to six different grape varieties.
Fact 02
Grapes are sourced from vines averaging 10 years old.
Fact 03
The estate is located in Suvereto, Tuscany.
Fact 04
Fabio Chiarelotto, the winemaker, is Swiss-born.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Montepeloso A Quo 2021 is produced through a blending of multiple grape varieties, including Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia Nera, Montepulciano, Marselan, and Alicante Bouschet. The grapes are sourced from vines approximately 10 years old, grown in clay soil with flint. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels, with 80% of the barrels being old and 20% being new. The production volume for the 2021 vintage was 73,000 bottles.
