Contucci
Contucci Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC
Contucci Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC
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Tuscany, Italy Italy
50% Malvasia del Chianti, 50% Grechetto.
Matured in oak barrels
14%
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Vin Santo is made only from selected, dried grapes that have been carefully hand-picked during the harvest. After drying, the grapes are pressed with the entire stem, and the resulting must is fermented using yeast from the previous year. It is aged for a long time - 7 years - in barrels, where natural oxidation and flavor concentration occur.
The wine has a dark amber color. The aroma is of dried figs, honey, caramelized nuts, a touch of wax and smoke. In the mouth - a rich but balanced sweetness with refreshing acidity.
This is a traditional Vin Santo style wine with longevity and an authentic production history.
About the manufacturer
Contucci is one of the oldest and most consistently operating winemaking families in the heart of Montepulciano. Having started growing grapes as early as the 11th century and having actively contributed to the formation of the reputation of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in the 18th century, this family is still one of the most important guardians of the region's traditions. The wines are aged in authentic 13th century cellars, whose aura is filled with history, and next to them stands the magnificent Baroque Palazzo Contucci - designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder and frescoed by Andrea Pozzo in 1701-1703. It is not only a wine house, but also a living testimony to culture and heritage, where the history, art and oenological craftsmanship of Montepulciano intertwine.
The family-owned farm covers around 170 hectares, where the main varieties grown are local varieties: Prugnolo Gentile (a clone of Sangiovese), Canaiolo Nero and Colorino. All wines are fermented in large stainless steel and concrete tanks and then aged in massive French and Slavonian oak botti barrels, which have been in use for around 15 years. The limited use of new oak allows the elegance and tradition of the terroir to shine through. The wines are often released to the market later than the regulations allow, as the family prioritizes quality and authenticity over market dictates. This philosophy has earned the Contucci name respect among critics, who appreciate their wines for their classic style, subtle elegance and harmonious maturity.