Wine “Silineo” Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, 2021

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano – this is the most classic and famous wine in the line of Fattoria del Cerro. It is produced only in the best harvest years from carefully selected grapes, making wine is guaranteed consistent quality, which is the hallmark of the company. Fermentation of wine takes place in several stages – 30% fermented for 12 months in French barriques and 6 months in Slavonian oak barrels, the remaining 70% is fermented for 18 months in barrels of Slavonian oak. After a short holding period in stainless steel tanks, wine left for six months in bottles. Ageing potential Nobile di Montepulciano – 8-10 years.

Fattoria del Cerro farm was acquired by Saiagricola SpA in 1978. It is the largest in the region Montepulciano. The total area of vineyards farming – 600 hectares, of which 170 are under vines ha. 93 hectares of vineyards used for the production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, 36 hectares – Rosso di Montepulciano, 20 hectares – Chianti Colli Senesi, and 21 hectares grow varieties Colorino, Merlot and Chardonnay. Fattoria del Cerro vineyards are located in the south of Montepulciano at an altitude of 350-400 meters above sea level, the climate of the region is stable, which ensures a good maturation of Italian grapes.

Space and different exposure of vineyards allow you to choose the best grapes for the production of high quality wines. Prugnolo Gentile, a variety that is used for the production of wine Nobile di Montepulciano, – is the embodiment of a well-known local Sangiovese, which for centuries has adapted to the conditions here. Vino Nobile is available in three different versions (normal Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG and Nobile di Montepulciano “Antica Chiusina” DOCG). To purchase local wine structure required a long maceration. The farm oenological practices post maceration – maintaining the pulp at about 10-12 days after the primary fermentation. Here is completely controlled by the course malolactic fermentation. Riserva wines maceration lasts about 25 days.

According to experts, Fattoria del Cerro is one of the most promising economies in the region, Montepulciano, and each wine, manufactured farm occupies the top position in its class.