Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano

Question 1

Date of the DOCG

Answer 1

1980 (1st one with BDM)

Question 2

Grapes for vino nobile Di montepulciano

Answer 2

Min 70% of Sangiovese

Max 30% combined of other red and white authorised grapes in Tuscany

Question 3

What is the name of Sangiovese in vino nobile Di montepulciano?

Answer 3

Prugnolo gentile

Question 4

Ageing for VNDM riserva

Answer 4

Min 3 years ageing including 6 months in bottle

Question 5

Aging requirement for VNDM?

Answer 5

Min 2 years from the 01/01 of the 1st year following the harvest

24 months in oak
Min 18 mths in oak + 6 mths on alternative container
Min 12 mths in oak + 6 months in btl + reminder in alternative container.

Question 6

what is the soil found in VNDM?

Answer 6

Volcanic soil

Question 7

what is the DOC based in Montalcino known for Vin Santo?

Answer 7

Sant’ Antimo DOC

Question 8

who makes the Vin Santo di Montepulciano “Occio de Pernice”?

Answer 8

Avignonesi

Made of Prugnolo Gentil aged for up to 8 years in cask