Folonari Torcalvano Nobile Montepulciano 2016

Folonari Torcalvano Nobile Montepulciano 2016

Tenute Folonari, 0,75 l - 13.50%
100% Sangiovese Grosso

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Tuscany - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Folonari Torcalvano Nobile Montepulciano 2016

Colour

Garnet.

Bouquet

Floral and intense aromas of ripe peach, morello cherry and cherries followed by tertiary aromas of tobacco, chocolate and vanilla cream.

Flavour

Balanced, elegant, and powerful, tasty with an almond finish accompanied by silky and sweet tannins.

Pairing

Stuffed rabbit, cabbage and onion flan.

Pasta
Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Folonari Torcalvano Nobile Montepulciano 2016
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese Grosso
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Origin Greve in Chianti (Florence).
Climate Altitude: about 350 m. a.s.l.
No. plants per hectare 4,000-5,000.
Yield per hectare About 7,000 kg/hectare.
Fermentation temperature 26-28 °C
Fermentation period At least 15 days.
Vinification Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C in stainless steel tanks with stay on the skins for at least 15 days.
Ageing In Slavonian oak barrels for 20 months. Minimum 6 months in bottle.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Stuffed rabbit, cabbage and onion flan.

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Vintage

xtraWine
91/100 
2016
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2015
James Suckling
91/100 
2015
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2014
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2011
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2011
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2011
Tenute Folonari
From this winery:

The Folonari family has been in the wine business since the late 1700s. In 1825 the family business became the 'Fratelli Folonari' wholly owned company whose mission was to develop, produce and distribute the best Italian wines in the world. In 1912...

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