Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva Fattoria del Cerro

The Nobile di Montepulciano Fattoria del Cerro is probably the most representative wine of the Tenute del Cerro group in the world. The Nobile di Montepulciano Fattoria del Cerro is made from 90% of Sangiovese grapes clone Prugnole Gentile, typical of the Montepulciano area and 10% of Mammolo, a very rare variety grown in central Italy, whose name comes from the smell of violet that characterises it. The grapes are hand-harvested around middle of September and brought to the winery for the de-stemming. The fermentation takes place in temperature controlled steel tanks and lasts around 15 days at a temperature of 28°C. During this time, the wine enriches of polyphenols and aromas which are transferred into the wine from the skins and the seeds. Afterwards the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano ages in big Slavonia oak barrels for 12 months and after it is blended and bottled.