2019 Tenuta Torciano Estate bottled Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva "Vittoria Peacock Collection", Tuscany
Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG - makes with Sangiovese from Tuscany vineyards ml 750

"Vittoria" Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Torciano 2019 Reserve

Certification: Nobile di Montepulciano D.O.C.G.

Grapes Varieties: Sangiovese (prugnolo)

Vintage: 2019

Alcohol: 14%

Aging: 2 years in barriques

Format: 750ml

Type: Red Still Wine

Serving Temperature: 16/18 °C

Pairing: noble poultry, game, mature cheeses

Country: Italy, Tuscany

Wine Description:

A noble wine in name and in fact, the result of the best Tuscan tradition. In the glass, the bright ruby red stands out, with its dark red shades according to its ageing in the barrel. The bouquet is intense and besides plums, thanks to the Prugnolo Gentile, there can be fragrance of cherries, violets and earthy notes. In the mouth it is a well-balanced and wide wine, the aroma is lasting with smells of wood that remind its ageing in barrels. It is a fresh wine, with a strong tannic note, sweetened by the ageing in wood containers, and with a long-lasting end.

The acidity and tannic structure of this wine really makes for a great match to tomato-based sauces, meats, especially fat rich meats. Perfect with grilled, stewed meat, lamb or mushroom filet. The particular notes of this wine make it pleasant also with savory cheeses.

Wine Cellar:

Tenuta Torciano Winery is situated in the heart of Tuscany, 35 minutes from Florence and 20 minutes from Siena, surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and a succession of unique greenery that features towering cypress trees, long stretches of beautiful vineyards, olive groves, forests of oaks and lovely villages.

When you visit Tenuta Torciano Winery, you will totally immerse yourself in Italian culture, together with a Tuscan family consisting of 13 generations of wine producers. Here you will experience warm hospitality and additional Tuscan traditions handed down from father to son.

Area of Production:

Montepulciano is a picturesque hill town 25 miles (40km) southeast of Siena, southeastern Tuscany. Viticulture here dates back many centuries to Etruscan times. According to DOCG rules, to be labeled as Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a wine must come from vineyards on the hills which surround the village of Montepulciano. This area is made up of slopes reaching 820–1968ft (250–600m) in altitude, located between two rivers.

Grapes:

The grape variety is Sangiovese (known locally as Prugnolo Gentile), the same variety used to make another of Tuscany's great red wines, such as Brunello di Montalcino. Sangiovese grapes must make up at least 60–80% of the final wine, and may be complemented by Canaiolo (10–20%) and other local varieties cultivated in the province of Siena. The aging period for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a minimum of 24 months (36 months for the riserva wines), of which at least 12 months must be spent in oak barrels. The barrels have a lower surface area relative to the volume of wine they contain, that means less oak flavor in the wine. Oak barrels are used not only for their flavor, but for the controlled maturation they provide.