Poggio Uliveto Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
Poggio Uliveto Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
Denomination
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
Vineyard location
Selected vineyard in Montepulciano
Soil
Marine origin, sands and fossil clays, vineyards south to south-east
Altitude
280 -300 meters a.s.l.
Grape varieties
Prugnolo Gentile & complementary varieties
Vinificazion
After a selection of the grapes, the fermentation takes place at controlled temperature (28°C) in stainless steel vats together with the grape skins for about 14 days. The malolactic fermentation continues in stainless steel vats.
Ageing
Maturation in French oak tonneau and Slavonian oak barrels of 20 hl for at least 6 months, then refining in bottle for a minimum of 3 months.
Tasting Notes
Intense ruby purple colour, aromas of red fruit and spices, well-balanced and nicely smooth.