Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
The De Ferrari family focuses on creating balanced wines that reflect the unique terroir of this small Tuscan growing zone. The first vintage was in 1968 and has been a flagship wine ever since. A classic example of the excellence that comes from Montepulciano and especially the De Ferrari family.
Wine exported to
Bermuda, USA, Puerto Rico, Australia
Most recent awards
- 2018 | Wine Enthusiast90
- 2018 | Decanter92
- 2017 | Vinous91
- 2016 | Wine & Spirits93
- 2015 | Wine Spectator94
- 2015 | James Suckling91
- 2013 | Wine Advocate91
- 2011 | International Wine Cellar91
Grape Varieties:
85% Sangiovese and 15% Canaiolo, Colorino, Mammolo
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Type of yeast:
Spontaneous
Fermentation temperature:
28-31 °C (82.4-87.8 °F
Length of maceration:
5-8 days
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Aging containers:
Oak casks
Container size:
500-4,000 liters
Type of oak:
French (Allier and Troncais)
Aging before bottling:
18-24 months
Closure:
Natural cork
Organic:
Yes
Vineyard location:
Montepulciano, Tuscany
Soil composition:
alluvial, rich in iron, lime and clay with skeleton grain and rocks
Vine training:
Double Guyot
Altitude:
300 meters (984 feet)
Vine density:
6,500-7,000 plants per hectare
Yield:
75 quintals per hectare
Exposure:
East/northwestern
Age of vines:
10-25 years old
Time of harvest:
September/October
First vintage of this wine:
1967
Total yearly production (in bottles):
55,000
Tasting notes:
Deep ruby red with garnet hues; lovely nose of dried herbs, leather, earthiness, vanilla, violets, iris and strawberry, flavorful fruit on the palate made supple and appealing by the silky tannins and black cherry finish.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 18-20 °C (64.4 - 68 °F).
Food pairings:
Rich dishes, grilled, roast or braised red meat, game and aged cheeses.
Aging potential:
5-9 years
Alcohol:
Alc. 13.5% by vol.; total acidity 5.6.
Winemaker:
Maurizio Castelli and Mary Ferrara
