Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva

Producer:
Azienda Agricola Lombardo
Region:
Tuscany
Grape:
Prugnolo Gentile
Classification:
DOCG
Vintage:
2015
Capacity:
0.75 l

Dry red wine from native Tuscany grape Prugnolo Gentile. In relation to the basic version of the Nobile wine, Riserva means longer ageing period of wine. This wine was developed from specially selected grapes from a vineyard called Gracciano that gives strong wines with rich texture. The 2007 vintage allowed to make such a selection, because it belongs to the so-called good vintages for Tuscany. Riserva was aged for three years, two of which in large French oak barrels and one year in the bottle. This wine perfectly brings out its values in pairing with dishes based on red meats, preferably beef.

Details

Color: ruby red, with crimson reflections.
Aroma: notes of floral, violet and fruit, cherry, soft wood, leather , tobacco.
Flavor: a warm, velvety, elegant, gently tannic.
Food matching: dishes based on meat sauces, venison, for red meats, seasoned cheeses.
Serving temperature: 18°/20°C (open the bottle at least an hour before serving)
Alcohol: 14,6%.

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