📜 Rosso di Montepulciano
A young red from Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montepulciano.
Rosso di Montepulciano is a young red wine made from Sangiovese in the Tuscan town of Montepulciano. The name is protected as a designation of origin (PDO). It is a lighter and more accessible version of the local Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. It is important not to confuse: Montepulciano here is the name of a town, not a grape. The Montepulciano grape grows in another region of Italy, Abruzzo. In Tuscany the main grape is Sangiovese, called Prugnolo Gentile in these parts. The wine is made from it with the addition of other red grapes. It is aged less and is mostly released young. So the wine is fresh and fruity, with notes of cherry and red berries and soft tannins. It is simpler than the more aged wines of this area and is ready to drink at once. It is served lightly chilled, with pasta in tomato sauce, pizza, ham and pecorino cheese. Rosso di Montepulciano is a good way to get acquainted with Tuscan red wine.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Rosso di Montepulciano ← main grape of ← 🍇 Sangiovese → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Where it is
- 📍 Montepulciano
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Sangiovese
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Rosso di Montepulciano?
A young red wine from Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montepulciano.
Is Montepulciano a grape or a town?
A town. The Montepulciano grape grows in Abruzzo, while the main grape here is Sangiovese.
How is it different from Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
It is younger, lighter and simpler, and aged less.
Similar
📜 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano · 📜 Brunello di Montalcino · 📜 Montecucco Sangiovese · 📜 Morellino di Scansano · 📜 Rosso di Montalcino · 📜 Chianti Classico
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.