Crociani Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Ruby red colour with orange hints. The nose is delicate and intense with a bouquet of pronounced notes of redcurrants and violets. Dry, soft and harmonious, the palate is full of red fruit flavours of redcurrant and red cherries with spicy notes and vanilla from oak ageing. Well-structured with fine grained tannins and a long mouth filling finish. Pairs well with roasted red meats, poultry and game, pasta dishes with rich tomato sauces, medium to well-aged cheeses. Serving temperature 16 - 18 C Grape: 90% Sangiovese (locally called Prugnolo Gentile), 10% Canaiolo Nero and Mammolo The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is one of the oldest wines of Italy. One of the most prestigious wines of Tuscany, it was the first Italian wine to be granted DOCG appellation in July 1980. Crociani produces very traditional style wines, using only the native grapes varieties that since centuries are grown in Montepulciano. Ageing and refining: Aged for 24 months in Slavonian oak and then a further two months in bottle.