Elegant, enveloping wine made from Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. It takes its name from the location of the Santa Maria delle Grazie shrine, at the foot of the hill atop which stands the main house belonging to Fattoria di Montecchio.
In 2016 were produced 4.000 bottles of Pietracupa Rosso Toscano I.G.T.
Product detail
| Appellation |
Indicazione Geografica Tipica |
| Produced bottles |
4.000 |
| Grapes |
60% Sangiovese, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Cultivation method |
Spurred cordon |
| Aging |
15-20 days of fermentation with the skins at a temperature of 28-30 °C; followed by malolactic fermentation in barriques; aging period of 12 months in 225 lt barriques. |
| Aging ability |
12-14 years |
| Service temperature |
18°C |
| Alcohol |
14,00% |
| In bottle from |
July 2018 |
| In trade from |
June 2019 |
Tasting notes
| Colour |
Intense, brilliant ruby red |
| Parfum |
Complex with notes of small red fruits and spices |
| Palate |
Excellent structure and balance, soft, rounded tannins |
Pairings
| Ideal with mature cheeses, Tuscan cured meats and red meat |
Awards
| The WineHunter Award 2021 | Rosso |
| Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 | Silver Medal (93 points) |
| Falstaff 2020 | 93 points |
