Rosso Piceno Superiore Pongelli DOC
Wonderfully easy to drink, Sangiovese grapes balance out the normally aggressive tannins of Montepulciano. In fact, the wine can be served at cooler temperatures alongside white meat and fish. A true all-around wine.
Wine exported to
Canada, USA, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos
Most recent awards
- 2019 | Vinous90
- 2016 | James Suckling91
- 2013 | Wine Enthusiast92
- 2009 | Decanter91
- 2010 | International Wine Cellar88
- 2010 | Wine Advocate88
Grape Varieties:
50% Montepulciano, 50% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Oak vats
Type of yeast:
Selected
Aging containers:
Oak barrels
Container size:
25 hL
Type of oak:
French and Slavonian
Aging before bottling:
12 months
Aging in bottle:
6 months
Closure:
Cork
Organic:
Yes
Vineyard name:
San Fortunato
Vineyard location:
Le Marche
Soil composition:
Calcareous, mildly clayey terrain
Vine training:
Guyot
Altitude:
656-721 feet (199-219 meters) & 820-918 feet (250-280 meters) above sea level
Vine density:
5000 vines per hectare
Yield:
2.5-3.2 lbs per vine
Exposure:
Southern/western
Age of vines:
10-50 years old
Time of harvest:
Early October
Total yearly production (in bottles):
10,000 bottles
Tasting notes:
Lively, brilliant garnet color. Very appealing and well balanced, intense plummy aromas.
Food pairings:
Pair with white meat roasts, chic pea soup, mushrooms, fish broth, fish with thick sauces
Aging potential:
5-6 years
Alcohol:
13.5%
Winemaker:
Gianni Gasperi
