To clarify the difference between the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and Nobile di Montepulciano , this last one in made by grape Sangiovese around the city of Montepulciano and the second is a wine produced in Abruzzo with grapes of Montepulciano. After this explanation the time has come to speak of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG in the interpretation of the 2008 vintage of Cecchi, a great wine for everyone.
Montepulciano , a charming town in the province of Siena, around the hills between Val di Chiana and Val d’ Orcia is grown Sangiovese variety “Prugnolo Genitle” , which after crushing and fermentation is aged in barrels for 2 years before becoming the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2008 Cecchi .
Noble but not a snob , a wine for all budgets that makes a fine figure on the center of the table.
Elegant in his black dress with gold trim , it is even more elegant when it is poured into a large glass and shows its dark ruby red with no particular highlights .
It is well dressed and smelling good the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2008 Cecchi , with notes of blackberry and violet , red flowers and red fruits are a nice combination .
But it is the proof of the palate that established that it belongs to high ranks, with a softness and fullness that is a pleasure to slide it on the tongue and the palate swirling , to be accompanied by its warm and lingering aftertaste .
It can be paired with many dishes based on meat, grilled or in the oven , stews and roasts in the pan as he well with cheese cut with a rocket and parmesan might be ideal , served at 18 degrees , uncork and leave it open 30 minutes or decanted before serving , because the air is good for him .
The summary sheet :
Region -> Tuscany .
Zone -> Montepulciano (SI) , a hilly area of the municipality.
Grapes -> 90% Prugnolo Gentile ( Sangiovese ), 10 % other complementary varieties .
Alcohol -> 13.5 % degrees in the year 2008 .
Average price -> 8 Euro .
Alleged Calories – > 80 Kcal/100ml