COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Soc. Agr. Lunadoro S.r.l.
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Lunadoro Pagliareto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2019 is a red wine from Tuscany, Italy, primarily made from Sangiovese grapes. It hails from the historic Montepulciano region, recognized as one of Italy's oldest wine-producing areas and the first to receive DOCG classification. The estate, Soc. Agr. Lunadoro S.r.l., established in 2002, cultivates its vineyards in Valiano di Montepulciano, focusing on quality Sangiovese. The wine's name, 'Nobile,' signifies its esteemed status, a designation popularized to highlight its distinction.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
One of Italy's oldest wines, mentioned by Thomas Jefferson.
Fact 02
First Italian wine to receive DOCG status in 1980.
Fact 03
The name 'Nobile' was popularized to distinguish it from other wines.
Fact 04
Vineyards are located at an average altitude of 332 meters.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Lunadoro Pagliareto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2019 is produced from Sangiovese grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel containers with controlled temperatures. The wine undergoes an extended aging process, a minimum of two years from the January following the harvest, as mandated by the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG regulations. Aging for the 2018 vintage included time in French oak tonneaux and Slavonian oak kegs. Grapes are harvested manually, with selection occurring in the vineyard. The estate employs farming practices that are conducted in harmony with the environment.
