Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Mulinvecchio

Region: Toscana


Viticulture

From the Mulinvecchio Alto vineyard. Spread across Montepulciano's iconic hills, between 250 - 400 m.asl. 4,000 plants per ha., yielding 40 hl. per ha . North-easterly exposure. Soil is largely composed of sand and clay.

Vinification

Harvested in mid-October, initial fermentation in steel containers for 10 - 20 days at a controlled temperature of 26° - 28°C. Aged in 10 - 15 hl. barrels for 30 months, then refined in the bottle for 6 - 8 months. 6 - 8,000 bottles produced annually.

Grape Varieties

80% Prugnolo gentile, 10% Canaiolo nero, 10% Colorino.