IMPORTED WINES

Contucci
Montepulciano
Siena, Italy

world famous wine since the Renaissance

 

	2008 Vino Nobile de Montepulciano Mulinvecchio 80% Prugnolo Gentile/10% Canalolo Nero/10% Colorino       Alcohol: 13% Total Cases Produced: less than 700 Aged for 30 months in wood and another 8 months in the bottle give this wine an elegant structure. This traditional blend made primarily with Sangiovese (or Prugnolo Gentile) is translated the “Noble Wine” and has been served to nobility for centuries. Enjoy with roasted meat.
	2007 Vino Nobile de Montepulciano Riserva 80% Prugnolo Gentile/10% Canalolo Nero/10% Colorino       Alcohol: 13% Total Cases Produced: less than 1000 This wine spends 36 months in Oak giving it "Riserva" status and a richer, more complex taste and structure than the Mulinvecchio. This Riserva has violet aromas and well balanced tannins, perfect with roasted meat or game.
	2007 Vino Nobile de Montepulciano Mulinvecchio 80% Prugnolo Gentile/10% Canaiolo Nero/10% Colorino        Alcohol: 14.5% Total Cases Produced: less than 700 This elegant wineis harvested from a single vineyard and has a  beautifulgarnet red color with violet aromas and dry lightly tannic flavors. Aged at least 2 years in oak it pairs wonderfully with roasted meat or game.
	2006 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 80% Prugnolo Gentile/10% Canaiolo Nero/10% Colorino        Alcohol: 14.5%    Total Cases Produced: less than 1000 A complex yet graceful wine, this Riserva is aged for at least three years in oak and refined for another year in the bottle.  It has aromas of black cherry and plum, and is rich and dense with flavors of dark fruit and well balanced tannins.

The Contucci History

As one of the oldest and most famous families in the town of Montepulciano in the Siena province, the Contuccis have been cultivating grapes and world class wine since the Renaissance.  The family is cited as one the “founding fathers” of Vino Nobile, one of the oldest Italian wines made primarily from Sangiovese (or Prugnolo gentile), and destined for the tables of “gentle folk.”  Today the family carries on this legacy striving to produce the highest quality wine by combining centuries of tradition with new ideas.  The Contucci estate and cellars are a popular destination for tourists all over the world who are drawn by the old-world Italian charm and the opportunity to taste the famous and delicious Vino Nobile.  Enjoy a glass and experience a fine Tuscan delight and one of Italy’s best wines- Salute!

(The ancient Contucci Cellars)