Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2011 Winery Carpineto

This 2011 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano has a ruby ​​red color with garnet-colored reflections. The nose offers hints of red fruits, notes of violets, balsamic tones and ethereal hints, creating a fascinating and complex whole. On the palate it is velvety, revealing a pleasant complexity, with a fine and persistent finish. An excellent match for red meats and game, it also goes very well with aged cheeses, demonstrating its versatility and nobility.

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2011: Historic Elegance of the Carpineto Cellars

The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2011 from Cantine Carpineto is a winemaking masterpiece, a perfect example of how elegance, finesse and quality have been able to conquer the palates of wine enthusiasts. A historic red wine, not only ready to be enjoyed immediately, but also with the potential for evolution that extends over decades.

Origins and Characteristics of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva

This extraordinary red wine takes its name from Montepulciano, a Renaissance city in the province of Siena, which dominates the green and wide Valdichiana. The term "Nobile" not only reflects its innate qualities of finesse and elegance, but is also a reference to the fact that in the past, the production of this wine was a particular concern of the noble families of the city.

Production and Aging Process

The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva is produced with a minimum of 70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) and no more than 30% between Canaiolo and other authorized varieties. The grapes come from the Carpineto vineyards, mainly exposed to the south-south-east, on a slightly sloping land with high sunshine.

The winemaking process involves fermentation with maceration of the skins in the must for a period of 10-15 days at a constant temperature of 25-30 °C. The wine ages for 2 years in 5,500-litre Slavonian oak barrels and in 225-litre French oak barrels, followed by aging in the bottle for at least 6 months.

Taste Profile and Gastronomic Pairings

The color of this Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva is a ruby ​​red tending towards garnet. The scent is ethereal, characteristic and extraordinarily elegant, with slight hints of violets and precious wood. On the palate, rich and powerful flavors evoking black cherry, black currant, plum, leather and tar are presented, balanced and ready to enjoy, with lingering accents of spice and tobacco.

This wine goes beautifully with game, especially wild boar, and with high quality aged cheeses. With an alcohol content of 13.5%, the wine is served at a temperature of 20°C, preferably in a decanter.

Ultimately, the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2011 from Cantine Carpineto is an essential addition to any collection of quality wines. An authentic expression of Montepulciano wine excellence.

The Carpineto Winery

The Carpineto Winery, founded in 1967, is an emblem of Tuscan Wines, appreciated for its authentic Chianti Classico and other excellent Red Wines. Combining tradition and innovation, Carpineto produces wines that reflect the uniqueness of the Tuscan territory. With five estates spread over 500 hectares in Tuscany, Carpineto offers a range of wines covering the most important appellations: Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Maremma. These wines, praised for their constant quality, are exported to over 70 countries, consolidating the Carpineto brand in the global wine scene. Discover the range of Carpineto Red Wines on Alberoshop.it.