Montepulciano

Wine from Montepulciano comes out of Tuscany, Italy, where it sits as an appellation.

The signature grape is Sangiovese, backed by Canaiolo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

The ground underneath is clay, gravel and sand.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal and slopes.

Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fruity and approachable and fresh character.

Labels here fall under the DOC.

Names to look for on a shelf: Avignonesi, Boscarelli, Carpineto and Marchesi Antinori.

At the table these bottles work with beef, tomato-based dishes, grilled meats and cheese.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 2 to 5 years.

In the glass.

Red: Fruity and approachable, Fresh character.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOC

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Avignonesi Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
• Barbanera Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
• Bindella 'Fossolupaio' Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
• Boscarelli Prugnolo Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
• Canneto Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
• Cantine Storiche De' Ricci Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
• Carpineto Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
• Contucci Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy

At the table.

• Beef
• Tomato-based dishes
• Grilled meats
• Cheese
• Pasta with rich sauces

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 2 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Montepulciano: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Tuscany guide.