Messaggero Nobile di Montepulciano Montemercurio 2017

Messaggero Nobile di Montepulciano Montemercurio, comes from a careful selection of the best Sangiovese grapes, grown in one of the most interesting areas of the appellation. This wine expresses the finesse, elegance and character of the great wines of Montepulciano, combined with the freshness and power that only great terroirs are able to guarantee over time.Produced with Sangiovese grapes and a small percentage of Canaiolo Nero, in full respect of the Montepulciano tradition. Like Mercury, Messenger of the Gods, this wine was thus born from the ambition to succeed in transferring the winery's message into a glass, through authentic aromas and flavours. Messaggero is produced from 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Nero grapes, the average age of the vineyards is 15 years, and they are located at approx. 450 m a.s.l. with South/West exposure for a yield per hectare of 5000 Kg of grapes. Here we can find mainly hilly, medium-textured soil with a good presence of clay.

Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand and selected, then vinified in small containers for optimal extraction of the components from the skins. Fermentation is carried out with natural yeasts . The wine remains in contact with the skins for 18 to 20 days, during which time pumping over and punching down are carried out.

Refinement
The wine is transferred into large 40 hl Slavonian oak barrels where it stays for at least 18 months and then at least 6 months in 10 hl French oak casks. During this period, some racking is carried out to clarify it and make it ready for bottling. After bottling, the wine matures for at least 12 months.

Awards and Recognition
Year 2017 - Guida Vitae 2022 - 4 Viti
Year 2017 - Mundus Vini 2022 - Oro