At the table with Rosso di Montepulciano 2024
Tuscan charcuterie platter, pici with garlic and tomato, roast pork with herbs, grilled chicken with rosemary, fresh pecorino.
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Rosso di Montepulciano 2024Carpineto
The Carpineto - Rosso di Montepulciano cuvée is produced in the historic territory of Montepulciano, in the province of Siena, in south-eastern Tuscany. The vines are terraced between 300 and 350 metres above sea level, on slopes facing mainly south. They take root in a well-drained, sandy alluvial substrate of moderately alkaline character. The climate, hot and sunny in summer and refreshed by cooler nights, allows the local Sangiovese, Prugnolo Gentile, to ripen fully while keeping fruit and freshness.
The Prugnolo Gentile, complemented by Canaiolo and other authorised grape varieties, is harvested when ripe then vinified as a red wine. Skin maceration lasts ten to twelve days, at temperatures between 25 and 30 °C, in order to extract colour, fruit and supple tannins. The wine is then bottled young, without prolonged barrel ageing, to retain all the freshness and liveliness that characterise this appellation.
This wine reveals notes of cherry, strawberry, raspberry, plum, violet, undergrowth, pepper and liquorice. The intensely vinous nose is dominated by red fruit. The fruity, young and fresh palate rests on light tannins and lovely liveliness, through to a gourmand, easy-drinking finish.
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MontepulcianoItaly
Montepulciano is a Tuscan appellation in the province of Siena, south-east of Florence, on the heights overlooking the Val di Chiana and the Val d'Orcia. The vineyards are tiered between 250 and 600 metres above sea level, around a hilltop Renaissance town, in a continental climate tempered by the nearby sea: winters are cold, summers hot and dry, and cool nights preserve the aromatic freshness of the grapes. The hills, largely facing east and south-east, rest on well-drained clay-sand soils mixed with sandstone and marine deposits. The region stands out for Prugnolo Gentile, a local selection of Sangiovese, which must make up at least 70% of the blend, completed by Canaiolo Nero, Mammolo or Colorino. It produces structured, elegant reds with aromas of black cherry, violet and spice, capable of long ageing, as well as a more approachable Rosso di Montepulciano.
The little history of the country
Italy
Ah, Italy, what a beautiful, hedonistic country, the land of la dolce vita, but how difficult it is to understand its wine industry! The key to understanding the appellation system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous nation, as each region has its own appellation system. Italy can offer wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, bottles brimming with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless, characterless wines sold under their most commercially useful and prestigious name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco, and many others... But let's talk a little history. Viticulture in Italy dates back to antiquity and originated in Greece. The Etruscans are said to have introduced the vine, and Greek immigrants improved and modified the grape varieties, subsequently calling the country "Oenotria": the land of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life, and certain regions already distinguished themselves by the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible mark of their conquest. Today, Italy is the world's largest wine producer, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic zones. The northern mountains have a rather harsh mountain climate. The plains of the "central boot" are characterized by a continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the southern part of the Italian boot, the Mediterranean climate prevails, with very hot and dry summers, not forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In short, Italy produces a wide variety of wines thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originated in its own lands. It is a country as complex as its wines, which deserve to be explored!