Vino Nobile di Montepulciano facts for kids
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a famous red wine from Tuscany, Italy. It gets its name from the town of Montepulciano where it is made. This wine has a special status called Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG). This means its quality and origin are carefully checked.
The wine is mostly made from a type of grape called Sangiovese. At least 70% of the wine must be Sangiovese grapes. Other local grapes like Canaiolo Nero (10%–20%) and Mammolo are also used.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is aged in oak barrels. It stays there for at least two years. If it's a "riserva" wine, it ages for three years. This aging process helps the wine develop its rich flavor.
It's important not to confuse this wine with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. That's a different red wine made from a different grape (the Montepulciano grape) in a different part of Italy called Abruzzo.
Wines from Montepulciano Town
The town of Montepulciano is known for making several kinds of wine. Here are some of them:
- Novello (a young wine, also made in other regions)
- Rosso di Montepulciano (meaning "Red of Montepulciano")
- Nobile di Montepulciano (meaning "Noble of Montepulciano")
- Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva (a special, aged version of the Noble wine)
Where to Learn More
- Official website of the Vino Nobile Wine Group: http://www.consorziovinonobile.it
- Official website of the local Wine Route Organization: http://www.stradavinonobile.it
Images for kids
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A bottle of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG wine.
See also
In Spanish: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano para niños
