Vino Nobile di Montepulciano PDO

Description

The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano PDO is reserved exclusively for Red wine.

Production Area

The production area of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano PDO is within a few areas in the municipality of Montepulciano in the Province of Siena, in the Tuscany region.

Description of product typologies

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano PDO is ruby red, tending towards garnet red with ageing; the nose offers fragrances of raspberry, oriental spices and vanilla; it is warm and smooth on the palate, at times with woody hints, fleshy, yet supported by a good degree of freshness and significant tannins. It can display Riserva on the label if the wine has been aged for a minimum period of three years, commencing January 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced, of which at least 6 months must be maturing in the bottle. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano PDO wine must be matured for a minimum period of 2 years, commencing January 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced. During the maturation period, the producers can choose from the following options: 24 months maturing in wood; a minimum of 18 months maturing in wood and the remaining 6 months in other types of recipients; or a minimum of 12 months in wood and a minimum of 6 months in the bottle, followed by another 6 months in a different type of recipient. If they choose one of the latter two options, the maturation period must commence no later than April 30th of the year following that of the grape harvest. Before being released for consumption, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano PDO wines must have been aged for a mandatory period of 2 years, commencing January 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced.

Geographical and sub-area specifications

It is mandatory for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Protected Designation of Origin wines to display the geographical term Tuscany on the label.