Rosso di Montepulciano DOC 2023

Tenuta di Gracciano della Seta | Tuscany
Tenuta di Gracciano della Seta | Via Umbria 59/61 | IT 53045 Montepulciano

29392223 · 0,75 l · 13,20 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Montepulciano has two faces. One has large wooden barrels, decades of cellar time and the name Nobile. The other is younger, more direct – and often the more honest pleasure. The Rosso di Gracciano comes from the Casale and Maramai crus, at 280 to 300 metres in north-eastern exposure: somewhat cooler, somewhat slower ripening than the Nobile sites, with medium-heavy soils that produce freshness rather than vigour. 90 per cent Prugnolo Gentile – this stubborn Sangiovese clone, which only shows its full temperament here – supplemented by ten per cent Merlot for fullness and texture. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in steel, ten days of maceration at a controlled temperature, no wood. A wine that does not wait.

Bright ruby red colour, nose of cherry, raspberry and a hint of violet. Fresh on the palate, with present but silky tannins, lively acidity and a dry, pleasantly spicy finish. Clean, clear, without frills. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red colour with a violet hue. Intense and multi-layered aromatic nose, very appealing with notes of ripe sour cherries, later light clove and pepper. Fresh and lively on the palate." Falstaff

"A fresh, fruit-accentuated red wine with notes of strawberry, watermelon and orange. It is crisp and medium-bodied with slightly rustic tannins." James Suckling

"The 2023 Rosso di Montepulciano seduces with a wild hint of spiced citrus that segues into crushed blackberries and a cascade of sweet spice. It is juicy and full-bodied with a subtle blend of ripe wild blueberries and blackberries swirling over a core of vibrant acidity. The finish is savoury and long, leaving a pleasantly bitter note and hints of chalk dust and violet pastilles." Vinous