Collection: Wine Santo di Montepulciano DOC

Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC is an Italian classification for Vin Santo wines produced around Montepulciano, and it guarantees the quality and the area of ​​origin of the wine. The DOC certification indicates that the wine meets a number of strict requirements regarding production, grape type, ripening and alcohol percentage.

• Grapes: Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC must be produced with at least 85% Sangiovese grapes and up to 15% other authorized grape types, such as Canaiolo Nero and Colorino.

• Drying: The grapes must be harvested and sorted manually and then dried in a special room for at least 90 days. The drying process gives the wine its sweetness and complexity.

• Alcohol: The wine must have a minimum alcohol content of 13%.

• Ageing: It must mature for at least three years in oak casks or in small tonneaux (smaller casks) before being released for sale.

Such strict requirements are necessary to ensure consistency in the quality and taste of Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC. It is a traditional wine that is considered to be one of the finest sweet wines in Tuscany.