What kind of wine is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?

Tuscan red wines
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is one of several classic Tuscan red wines based on the Sangiovese grape variety. It comes from the vineyards that surround Montepulciano, a picturesque hill town 40 kilometers (25 miles) southeast of Siena, southeastern Tuscany.

What do you serve Vino Nobile di Montepulciano with?

Like all Tuscan wines, Vino Nobile is made to be paired with food. Grilled or roasted meats, specifically beef, lamb, wild boar, and duck, go best with this wine, as do thick meat sauces made from the same meats and mixed with fresh vegetables and tomatoes. The fat content balances the acidity of the wines perfectly.

Is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano a sweet wine?

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is an Italian wine region situated in Tuscany. It is only produced as a red wine and as a Vin Santo – a sweet style of wine. It has received the DOCG status in 1980. DOCG stands for Denominazione di Origine Contrallata e garantita.

When should I drink Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?

Nobile can be consumed immediately after release (2-3 years after harvest) for a wine with a ruby red color that bursts with fresh fruit flavors.

What is the difference between Montepulciano and Montepulciano d Abruzzo?

Montepulciano is both a grape variety and the name of a village. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is the wine produced from the Montepulciano grape when grown in the Abruzzo region. On the other hand, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is produced with Sangiovese grape in the Tuscany region. He often thinks it is the same wine.

What is the difference between Chianti and Montepulciano?

Chianti and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo are both inimitable, fine wines, but the flavor profiles are quite different. With entirely unique soil types and micro-climates, you can expect more fruit and floral aromas in a Chianti, while Montepulciano showcases a mineral and herbaceous quality.

Is Montepulciano a dry wine?

Montepulciano is almost always produced as a dry wine, and the alcohol content hovers in the low to moderate range — usually 11.5-13.5% alcohol by volume (ABV). For reference, the ABV for the standard glass of wine in the United States is 12%.

Is Abruzzo in southern Italy?

The region of Abruzzo sits center-east in Italy’s long, narrow leg. Technically considered part of Southern Italy, both north and south lay claim to Abruzzo as their own, and for good reasons. This is a land where lines and borders have historically blurred, both geographically and on the culinary front.

Where is Montepulciano from?

Montepulciano is a red wine grape grown widely in central Italy, most notably its eastern Abruzzo, Marche and Molise regions. However, it is not planted in Montepulciano in southern Tuscany (see below). The variety is used mainly to produce dry red wines.