Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva “Costa Grande” DOCG
100% Sangiovese. Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano “Costa Grande” is deep garnet in color, showing aromas of spice, blackberries, earth, and vanilla. A full-bodied palate with structure, elegance, and flavors of cherry, coffee, and leather.
From a single vineyard located next to the winery’s historic “ Il Nocio” vineyard. The vineyard was planted in 2000.
“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, Puerto Rico, Australia
Most recent awards
- 2019 | Gambero Rossotre bicchieri
- 2019 | James Suckling95
- 2018 | Vinous93
- 2018 | Wine Enthusiast93
- 2017 | Decanter94
- 2016 | Wine Advocate94
Grape Varieties:
100% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Oak casks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
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:
5 - 25 hectoliters
Type of oak:
French (Allier)
Aging before bottling:
24 months
Aging in bottle:
A few months
Closure:
Natural cork
Organic:
Yes
Vineyard name:
Vigna Grande
Vineyard location:
Montepulciano, Tuscany
Soil composition:
Calcareous with clay and a small amount of sandy red soil
Vine training:
Double Guyot
Altitude:
320 meters
Vine density:
6,000-6,500 plants per hectare
Yield:
65
Exposure:
Northeastern
Age of vines:
20 years old
Time of harvest:
September/October
Total yearly production (in bottles):
5,000