Rosso di Montepulciano “Prugnolo” DOC
90% Sangiovese & 10% Mammolo. Boscarelli Rosso di Montepulciano “Prugnolo” is brilliant ruby red, with a fresh fruity and floral bouquet of iris, violets, plums, blueberries, Briar rose and brushwood, confirmed on the consistent, fragrant palate, rich in pure Sangiovese character.
“Boscarelli, now in its third generation, seeks to maintain its original spirit by dedicating every day to maximizing the unique character of Sangiovese.”
Wine exported to
Bermuda, USA, Puerto Rico, Australia
Most recent awards
- 2021 | Vinous90
- 2020 | James Suckling90
- 2018 | Wine Enthusiast90
- 2017 | Vinous Media88
- 2016 | Wine Spectator90
- 2016 | Wine Advocate90
- 2015 | Wine & Spirits90
Grape Varieties:
85% Sangiovese and 15% Mammolo
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Type of yeast:
Spontaneous
Fermentation temperature:
27-30 °C (82.4-87.8 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Aging containers:
Concrete
Aging before bottling:
some months
Closure:
Diam
Organic:
Yes
Vineyard location:
Montepulciano, Tuscany
Soil composition:
Medium-textured sand
Vine training:
Double Guyot
Altitude:
300 meters (984 feet)
Vine density:
6,500 plants per hectare
Yield:
70 quintals/hectare
Exposure:
northeast/northwestern
Age of vines:
3-10 years old
Time of harvest:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1997
Total yearly production (in bottles):
30,000 bottles
Tasting notes:
Brilliant ruby red, with a fresh fruity and floral bouquet (notes of iris, violets, plums, blueberries, Briar rose and brushwood), confirmed on the consistent, fragrant palate, rich in pure Sangiovese character.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 14 -16 °C (57.2 - 60.8 °F).
Food pairings:
Pasta, risotto, light meat dishes, cold cuts, like ham or salumi or as an all-around wine.
Aging potential:
2-4 years
Alcohol:
Alc. cont. 13.5% by vol.
Winemaker:
Maurizio Castelli and Mery Ferrara
