DOC · since 2004
Vin Santo di Montepulciano
Wine · PDO · 1 municipality
Recognised since 2004, the Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC represents a highly regulated style of Tuscan dessert wine produced exclusively in the municipality of Montepulciano. While standard regional sweet wines share basic dried-grape methods, this denomination distinguishes itself through three strictly defined tiers. The base version requires a minimum of 36 months of aging entirely in wood, yielding an intense, velvety profile with at least 17.0% total alcohol. The pinnacle of its distinctiveness is the "Occhio di Pernice" style, which deviates from white grapes to mandate at least 50% Sangiovese, requiring six years of aging in small caratelli barrels restricted to a maximum capacity of 75 liters.
Malvasia bianca, Grechetto bianco (Pulcinculo), Trebbiano toscano (da soli o congiuntamente) 70%3 yrs ageing17% vol min100 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- from golden yellow to intense amber
- Taste
- broad and velvety, with intense roundness
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vin Santo di Montepulciano produced?
- Vin Santo di Montepulciano is produced in 1 municipality in Tuscany, Italy: Montepulciano.
- What grape is Vin Santo di Montepulciano made from?
- Vin Santo di Montepulciano is made from Malvasia bianca, Grechetto bianco (Pulcinculo), Trebbiano toscano (da soli o congiuntamente) (min 70%), altri vitigni complementari a bacca bianca non aromatici idonei alla coltivazione in Toscana.
- How long must Vin Santo di Montepulciano age?
- Vin Santo di Montepulciano must age at least 36 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Vin Santo di Montepulciano?
- The minimum alcohol content of Vin Santo di Montepulciano is 17% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.