Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

About the wine

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is one of Italy’s most historic red wines, produced in the hills surrounding the town of Montepulciano in Tuscany. Recognized as a DOCG in 1980, it is primarily based on the Sangiovese grape, locally known as Prugnolo Gentile, which must account for at least 70% of the blend. The wine is celebrated for its elegance, structure, and aging potential, typically displaying a ruby-red color that shifts toward garnet with time, and a complex, ethereal bouquet. The palate is characteristically dry, balanced, and persistent, often showing subtle notes of wood from its mandatory maturation. The regulation also introduces the 'Pieve' designation for higher-tier wines, which require a higher minimum percentage of Prugnolo Gentile (85%) and stricter production standards. The unique sandy and clay-rich soils of the Montepulciano area, combined with the specific microclimate of the hills, impart a distinct character that differentiates this wine from other Tuscan Sangiovese-based denominations.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production zone is strictly limited to the administrative territory of the municipality of Montepulciano in the province of Siena, Tuscany. The vineyards are situated in hilly areas at altitudes between 250 and 600 meters above sea level, characterized by specific Pliocene marine sediments, including sandy and clay-rich soils that distinguish the area from neighboring Tuscan wine regions.