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Montepulciano Wine Trail

The climatic and geological features of Montepulciano land used specifically for winegrowing determine the quality of the wine produced there.
The vineyards are mainly east-facing. The best lands are the well-aspected vineyards in Caggiole, Sanguineto, Gracciano and Cervognano, where the clay is mixed with sand. The wines produced here are almost always suitable for long ageing periods.
The vineyards cover a total surface area of 670 hectares producing 27,000 hl of wine suitable to become “Vino Nobile”.
The main variety used is Prugnolo Gentile, a clonal section of Sangiovese Grosso (50-70%), a grape used in all red Tuscan wines. Other varieties used are Canaiolo nero (10-20%), Malvasia del Chianti and Trebbiano Toscano (10-20%); limited quantities of Pulcinculo (Grechetto Bianco) and Mammolo may also be added (5%).
The grapes are very carefully selected during the harvest: only the most suitable are used for “Vino Nobile”. The others are used for “Rosso di Montepulciano” or table wines.
The wine must be aged for at least two years in oak or chestnut wood barrels before DOCG analysis and subsequent bottling. After three years’ ageing it can be called “Riserva”.

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