Crociani "Vino Nobile di Montepulciano" DOCG 2019 750ML
The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is one of the oldest wines of Italy. One of the most prestigious wines of Tuscany It was the first Italian wine to be granted DOCG appellation in July 1980.
Susanna Crociani`s 14th century cellars are situated in the heart of Tuscany in the town of Montepulciano. The vineyards, covering about 10 hectares, are on medium-textured soils well-suited to the growth of the vine and giving excellent results. They are planted with Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero and with Mammolo and white varieties.
Grape: 90% Sangiovese (locally called Prugnolo Gentile),10% Canaiolo Nero and Mammolo
Ageing and refining: Aged for 24 months in Slavonian oak and then a further two months in bottle.
Tasting notes: ruby red colour with orange hints. The nose is delicate and intense with a bouquet of pronounced notes of redcurrants and violets. Dry, soft and harmonious, the palate is full of red fruit flavours of redcurrant and red cherries with spicy notes and vanilla from oak ageing. Well-structured with fine grained tannins and a long mouth filling finish.
Crociani Vino Nobile How and When: Roasted red meats, poultry and game, pasta dishes with rich tomato sauces, medium to well-aged cheeses. Serving temperature 16 - 18 C
A winery born among the Tuscan hills of Montepulciano, gifted from the charm of its own winemaker Susanna. She spent years organizing concerts for some of the most famous Italian pop singers, then decided to return to her origins and go into the wine business. Before her the father Arnaldo and her brother Giorgio had been working in the business for many years. She went from being a non-drinker to wanting to create a wine that she likes.
Combining her passion and the family experience, Susanna carefully looks after every single parcel of the estate and produces one of the best wine of its kind in the region.