Tenuta Vigne a Porrona, Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG '18

Tenuta Vigne a Porrona
Tenuta Vigne a Porrona, Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG '18

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Made only from Sangiovese grapes, Morellino of Vigne a Porrona is an example of how this grape variety manages to find its right place in Tuscany by absorbing the identity of each area where it is grown. This historic appellation of Maremma gives us a wine with a youthful and fresh character that is distinguished by its vinosity, marked fruity notes and soft tannins.

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  • Wine Country
    Italy
  • Grape varieties wine
    Sangiovese
  • Wine-food combination
    Villa di Nozzole suggest pairing it with ravioli filled with wild boar and cinnamon and roast and parmesan sauce.

About this wine

Description & facts

Tenuta Vigne a Porrona, located at an altitude of 350m, extends over 25 hectares where high quality grapes are cultivated. Morellino di Scansano DOCG and Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG are two versions of pure Sangiovese with well-defined characters: the first wine is enhanced by the fruit fragrance, the second one is characterized by structure and complexity of aroma.

Producer
Tenuta Vigne a Porrona
Country of origin
Italy
Wine Region
Tuscany
Classification
D.O.C.G. Montecucco Sangiovese
Grape varieties wine
Sangiovese
% of grape varieties wine
100% Sangiovese
Tasting note
The wine reveals hints of red berries fruits, cloves, Mediterranean scrubland and spices. The mouthfeel is round and the sip is juicy with a fruity finish.
Wine-food combination
Villa di Nozzole suggest pairing it with ravioli filled with wild boar and cinnamon and roast and parmesan sauce.
Vinification
The fermentation starts with maceration on the skins for about 25 days in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. The wine then ages for 18 months in 500-litres tonneaux, afterwards the refinement takes place in the bottle for at least 6 months.
Location Vineyard
The wine is made from grapes grown in the vineyards of Tenuta di Vigne in Porrona in the municipality of Cinigiano, province of Grosseto, 2 km south/east of Montalcino.
Closure
Cork
Serving temperature
15-17°C