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Synonyms
Montepulciano - Sangiovese is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Marche, Italy.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark fruit, dried herbs, earth, rustic and expressive.
It is planted most seriously in Marche and Abruzzo.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for temperate.
It blends readily with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
On other labels it goes by Montepulciano and Sangiovese.
At the table it suits sausage and bean stew, braised-beef tacos and spaghetti and meatballs in tomato sauce.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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sausage and bean stew
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braised-beef tacos
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spaghetti and meatballs in tomato sauce
Also labelled.
Montepulciano, Sangiovese.
Bottles to look for.
- Azienda Agraria Guerrieri 'Guerriero della Terra', Marche, Italy
- Cantina Bastianelli 'Quiete' Rosso Piceno, Marche, Italy
- CasalFarneto 'Cimare' Rosso Piceno, Marche, Italy
- Castello ColleMassari Grottolo Rosato Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Ciu Ciu Bacchus Rosso Piceno, Marche, Italy
- Ciu Ciu Gotico Rosso Piceno Superiore, Marche, Italy
- Fattoria San Lorenzo Vigna la Gattara Rosso Conero, Marche, Italy
- Il Conte Villa Prandone 'Marinus' Rosso Piceno Superiore, Marche, Italy
Montepulciano - Sangiovese: common questions
01.What does Montepulciano - Sangiovese taste like?+
Montepulciano - Sangiovese tastes of dark fruit, dried herbs, earth, rustic and expressive. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Montepulciano - Sangiovese from?+
Montepulciano - Sangiovese originates in Marche, Italy.
03.Where is Montepulciano - Sangiovese grown?+
The key regions for Montepulciano - Sangiovese are Marche and Abruzzo.
04.What food pairs with Montepulciano - Sangiovese?+
Pour it with sausage and bean stew, braised-beef tacos and spaghetti and meatballs in tomato sauce.
05.What else is Montepulciano - Sangiovese called?+
Montepulciano - Sangiovese is also labelled Montepulciano and Sangiovese.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.