Montecucco Sangiovese

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The production zone features a hilly and foothill topography, with loamy soils rich in stones and coarse skeleton material derived mainly from the weathering of sandstone rocks.
• The soils drain naturally due to their origin and structure, with a reaction that is mostly sub-alkaline or neutral.
• The soils are low in organic matter and nitrogen, well supplied with available phosphorus, and moderately supplied with available potassium.
• The climate of the zone is mild yet sufficiently rainy and well-ventilated, characterised by a significant diurnal temperature range.
• The grape production zone encompasses the entire territory of the communes of Cinigiano, Civitella Paganico, Campagnatico, Castel del Piano, Roccalbegna, Arcidosso, and Seggiano, in the province of Grosseto. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

• Viticulture in the Montecucco territory has its roots in Etruscan times, as evidenced by archaeological finds and centuries-old vineyards.
• The regulatory path began with the recognition of two geographical indications in the 1980s, later elevated to a Denominazione di Origine in 1998 and finally to DOCG status in 2011.
• The agronomic techniques employed include green pruning, cluster thinning, high planting density, and a concurrent pursuit of low yields.
• Research projects focused on the discovery, conservation, and study of historic grape varieties have been conducted in the zone, with the involvement of local institutions and the University of Pisa.

• Sangiovese-based wines from this zone are fruity and lightly tannic in youth, while with age they develop broad structure, fullness, and elegance.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A1246
• Official trade body site — Consorzio Tutela Vini Montecucco