Nobile di Montepulciano Silineo 2018 Fattoria del Cerro 75 cl

Description

History

The company was founded in 1978 and included the Fattoria del Cerro di Montepulciano and Montecorona in Umbertite; it then saw its assets grow over the years with the various acquisitions and then passed into ownership from the Agnelli family up to the current Unipol Group. More than forty years of wine history and ambassador of Italian quality in the world, also thanks to the continuous intervention of the oenologist Riccardo Cotarella.

Grapes used

Sangiovese 95%

Other varieties admitted by the disciplinary 5%

Production method

The grapes are harvested manually at the end of September. After destemming and pressing the grapes, the latter ferment in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 24-28°C, with frequent pumping over and punching down. After racking, the wine is transferred to oak barrels where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged for a minimum of 18 months. A few additional months of bottle follow before the actual placing on the market.

Alcohol content

13.5%

Tasting notes

Ruby red color with garnet rim. On the nose notes of ripe red fruit and plum, with balsamic, mineral and sweet spice notes such as cinnamon, tobacco, cloves and vanilla. Balanced, gentle and well-structured on the palate, closed by elegant tannins.

Possible combinations

Nobile di Montepulciano by Fattorie del Cerro is a red wine with pleasant aromas and medium structure suitable for pairing with a wide variety of dishes such as structured first courses or second courses of red meat or game. Also excellent as a wine to drink by the glass, given its great pleasantness.