Gattavecchi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018

Drink now or cellar for up to 8 years. No need to decant before serving.

The Gattavecchis are one of the oldest winemaking families in Montepulciano with viticultural roots that stretch back at least five generations. Over the years they have helped play a key role in the modern winemaking revolution in Tuscany. Today they own some of the top vineyard sites in both Montepulciano and San Gimignano and a modern winery run entirely on renewable energy which are taken care of by Valente Gattavecchi and his children, Luca, Gionata, and Daniela.

This classic Vino Nobile is made with Sangiovese fruit from Argiano and Ascianello along with a small proportion of other native Tuscan black grape varieties. Once in the winery the fruit is slowly macerated and fermented according to the strict requirements of the DOCG. The young wine then spends two years maturing in a combination of small French oak barrels and larger Slavonian oak casks.

In the glass you’ll immediately notice the classic deep garnet colour of the Sangiovese and subtle hints of red cherry, baked earth, and ripe plums which linger in the air. The first sip reveals a smooth medium body with soft tannins and a solid core of ripe red fruit. The easy-going nature of this wine makes it a great match for many Italian dishes like pizza or tomato-based pastas.