Salcheto
Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 95% Prugnolo Gentile, 5% Colorino |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in barrels (large and small), followed by at least 12 months of bottle ageing. |
- Origin: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG produced in Tuscany.
- Philosophy: Salcheto red wine from organic and biodynamic agriculture.
- Grape varieties: Sangiovese and Colorino blend, dry and structured (14%).
- Production: Governo method, 24 months in oak and 12 in bottle.
- Profile: Notes of black cherry; excellent with meats; 92 pts Suckling and Vinous.
Description
Type of wine
The Salcheto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva, with a Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin (DOCG), is a still organic red wine born from an elegant blend of Sangiovese and Colorino, an authentic expression of the Tuscan territory. It offers a dry, full-bodied and structured style, characterised by an enveloping and intense profile. The soft and aromatic tannins support a powerful tasting experience, which concludes with a fresh and decisive aftertaste. The winemaking follows a traditional method, with maturation in barrels and subsequent ageing in the bottle, giving the wine a remarkable depth.
Where it comes from
The grapes intended for this red are grown in the vineyards of Montepulciano, in the heart of Tuscany, in the province of Siena. The Salcheto winery stands out for its profound ecological rigour, managing its 22.5 hectares of vineyards with organic and sustainable methods. The climate of this renowned hilly area allows the Sangiovese to express excellent maturity and a rare aromatic intensity. Careful vineyard management, combined with respect for the environment, contributes to defining the vibrant and structured character of this Riserva.
How it is produced
The production of this Vino Nobile utilises the Governo Toscano technique, using partially dried grapes to increase the concentration of the must. After fermentation, maturation takes place for 24 months in large and small oak barrels. This is followed by an important period of bottle ageing for at least 12 months, which allows the wine to reach its optimal balance. The process, managed entirely under organic standards, also includes filtration, ensuring a clean and complex sip.
History and interesting facts
Founded in 1984, the Tuscan winery Salcheto is a gem of Montepulciano. Under the expert guidance of Michele Manelli, the estate operates under organic and biodynamic regimes, aiming for energy autonomy and the virtuous replanting of willow trees. This celebrated Riserva, whose first vintage dates back to 2010, marries sustainable innovation with the ancient Governo Toscano method, using partially dried grapes to impart rare concentration. The 2021 vintage, challenged by drought, yielded a robust wine praised by James Suckling and held in a lightweight bottle of 370 grams.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
93/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1984
- Oenologist: Michele Manelli
- Bottles produced: 450.000
- Hectares: 58
Salcheto is the name of the stream , which springs at the foot of the town of Montepulciano and winds through a valley where willows abounded. This stream is the boundary of our organic and biodynamic estate, rooted in the historic district of Vino Nobile, in the southeast of the Siena province of Tuscany.
The willow tree, a species that we continue to replant at the winery, also contributes to the winery’s energy independence, is today prominently represented in our logo as part of our commitment to environmental sustainability. Read more
| Name | Salcheto Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 95% Prugnolo Gentile, 5% Colorino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Salcheto |
| Story | History and interesting facts Founded in 1984, the Tuscan winery Salcheto is a gem of Montepulciano. Under the expert guidance of Michele Manelli, the estate operates under organic and biodynamic regimes, aiming for energy autonomy and the virtuous replanting of willow trees. This celebrated Riserva, whose first vintage dates back to 2010, marries sustainable innovation with the ancient Governo Toscano method, using partially dried grapes to impart rare concentration. The 2021 vintage, challenged by drought, yielded a robust wine praised by James Suckling and held in a lightweight bottle of 370 grams. |
| Origin | Montepulciano (Siena), Tuscany, Italy |
| Production technique | Vinification using the Governo Toscano method (partially dried and slightly overripe grapes through the drying process) |
| Wine making | Vinified using the 'Governo Toscano' method, employing partially dried and slightly overripe grapes to increase the concentration of the must; matured for approximately 18 months in oak barrels of various sizes, followed by a prolonged final refinement in the bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in barrels (large and small), followed by at least 12 months of bottle ageing. |
| Total acidity | 4.98 gr/L |
| PH | 3.78 |
| Residual sugar | 1.23 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 31.8 gr/L |
| Year production | 19000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |