Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva “Sotto Casa” DOCG
80% Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile, 12% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon. Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva “Sotto Casa” shows red berry and floral aromas like iris and violet as it evolves. The palate is elegant yet powerful.
“Boscarelli, now in its third generation, seeks to maintain its original spirit by dedicating every day to maximizing the unique character of Sangiovese.”
Vineyard Information
Grapes: 80% Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile, 12% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Tuscany
Vineyards: From an estate-owned vineyard at Cervognano
Exposure: Northeast/Northwest
Altitude: 984 feet above sea level
Soil: Medium density sandy terrain
Vine Training: Guyot
Vine Age: 15-25 years
Vine Density: 2,000-2,200 vines per acre
Vine Yield: 3 lbs per vine
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 8,000 bottles
Vinification Process: The three grape varieties are harvested and fermented separately in small oak or stainless steel vats, Fermentation lasts about ten days, with frequent cap pressing and pumpovers, followed by five to eight days of maceration.
Aging Process: Each single cuvee is racked into five to 40-hectoliter French oak casks, where it ages for 24 -30 months. A light filtration is carried out before bottling, if necessary.
Alcohol Content: 14.00%
Winemaker: Maurizio Castelli and Mary Ferrara
Cellaring: Up to 9 Years
Closure: Cork
Additional information
Weight | 21.78 lbs |
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Dimensions | 12.8 × 10.8 × 7.3 in |
Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 6 bottles per case |