COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino
PRODUCER
Contucci di Alamanno Contucci & C. Sas
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Contucci Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2017 is a testament to a winemaking lineage stretching back to the 11th century. Produced by Contucci di Alamanno Contucci & C. Sas, this wine originates from Montepulciano, Tuscany, a region celebrated for its Sangiovese. The estate, with vineyards at elevations of 280-450 meters on Pliocene soils, maintains a strong connection to its historical roots, evident in its 12th-century winery and 13th-century cellars. The 2017 vintage was shaped by a hot and dry climate, influencing the wine's aromatic profile and color.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Contucci family presence in Montepulciano dates back to the 11th century.
Fact 02
The winery's historic cellars were built in the 13th century.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated at elevations between 280 and 450 meters.
Fact 04
The 2017 vintage faced challenges from a hot and dry growing season.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Contucci Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2017 is produced through fermentation in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperatures and a maceration period of at least 15 days on the skins. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 20 months in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by a minimum of 6 months of bottle aging. The 2017 harvest occurred in October, influenced by hot and dry weather conditions that affected grape skin thickness and color intensity.
