Contucci
Contucci Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2019
Contucci Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2019
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Tuscany Italy
80% Prugnolo Gentile, 15% Canaiolo Nero, 5% Colorino
Matured in oak barrels
14%
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Matured 2 years in oak. This wine has an intense ruby color, which acquires garnet shades with age. The aroma is dominated by notes of red cherries, red currants, leather, and spices. The taste of the wine is complex, with silky tannins and a long-lasting aftertaste.
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.