Monteregio di Massa Marittima DOC
モンテレージョ・ディ・マッサ・マリッティマ DOC
Maremma's diverse hidden gem beyond Chianti and Bolgheri.
Monteregio di Massa Marittima DOC is a wine appellation in the northern Maremma area of Tuscany, established in 1994 around the hilltop town of Massa Marittima in the province of Grosseto. The DOC benefits from a Mediterranean climate cooled by breezes off the nearby Tyrrhenian Sea and clay-based, mineral-rich soils. Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo lead the red wines, requiring a minimum of 50% Sangiovese for Rosso styles (85% for wines labeled varietally as Sangiovese), while Grechetto and Vermentino anchor the whites. The DOC also produces Vin Santo and red dessert wines, making it one of Tuscany's more style-diverse denominations, though it remains a lesser-known alternative to Chianti and Bolgheri.
Best for: Wine lovers seeking approachable, mineral-driven Tuscan reds and whites off the beaten path.
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Food Pairings
Grilled meats and wild boar ragu (cinghiale), aged pecorino toscano, ribollita and Tuscan bean soups; the whites pair well with grilled fish and seafood from the nearby coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Monteregio di Massa Marittima located?
- It lies in the northern part of the Maremma, in Tuscany's Grosseto province, around the historic hill town of Massa Marittima, close to the Tyrrhenian coast.
- What grape varieties are used in Monteregio di Massa Marittima?
- Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo lead the red wines, while Grechetto and Vermentino are the main varieties for the whites. Other Tuscan varieties can be blended in within DOC limits.
- How much Sangiovese must be in the wine?
- Rosso, Rosato, and Novello styles require a minimum of 50% Sangiovese, while wines labeled varietally as "Sangiovese" require at least 85%.
- Is Monteregio di Massa Marittima part of the Chianti zone?
- No, it is a separate DOC in the Maremma region of Tuscany, distinct from the Chianti and Chianti Classico production zones.
- When was the Monteregio di Massa Marittima DOC established?
- The DOC was established in 1994.