Vigne a Porrona Montecucco Sangiovese
ヴィーニェ・ア・ポッローナ モンテクッコ サンジョヴェーゼ
Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari TenuteAbout Vigne a Porrona Montecucco Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Price Range
- $18-24
A pure Sangiovese from Tenuta Vigne a Porrona's Montecucco DOCG vineyards, vinified in absolute purity from 100% Sangiovese. Aged at least 18 months in 500-liter barrels followed by a minimum of 6 months in bottle, giving a wine of greater structure and personality than the estate's Morellino.
Vigne a Porrona's most personality-driven Sangiovese — the estate's Maremma terroir expressed in pure varietal form.
New to wine?
A more structured, food-friendly Sangiovese for those who want more depth than an entry-level Chianti.
Food Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled steak, mushroom risotto, and aged pecorino.
When to drink it
Sunday roasts, dinner parties, pairing with grilled meats.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese; fermented with about 25 days of skin maceration in temperature-controlled steel; aged at least 18 months in 500-liter barrels, then a minimum of 6 months in bottle.
About the producer
Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari TenuteTuscan legacy family estate spanning Chianti Classico, Montalcino, and Bolgheri.Visit the producer page →More wines from Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this wine a single varietal?
- Yes, it is vinified from 100% Sangiovese in absolute purity.
- How does it differ from the estate's Morellino di Scansano?
- Unlike the Morellino, which blends in other indigenous varieties, the Montecucco Sangiovese is 100% varietal and undergoes longer barrel aging (at least 18 months in 500-liter barrels), giving it more structure.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Roasted lamb, grilled steak, mushroom risotto and aged pecorino.
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