{"product_id":"vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-cecchi-2004","title":"Vino Nobile Montepulciano Luigi Cecchi \u0026 Figli 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the 2003 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano produced by Casa Vinicola Luigi Cecchi \u0026amp; Figli. The 2003 vintage in this area is characterized as warm and ripe, earning a score of 85 points. The wine holds the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) classification, a prestigious status that Vino Nobile di Montepulciano was the first in Italy to achieve in 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontepulciano is a historic wine region located in southeastern Tuscany, situated between the Val di Chiana and Val d'Orcia valleys. Centered around a medieval hilltop town, the area has a long winemaking history dating back to the Etruscans. The vineyards are typically planted on slopes at altitudes between 250 and 600 meters above sea level. The Mediterranean climate provides warm summers and cool nights, while breezes from the surrounding hills and the nearby Lake Trasimeno ensure an even ripening of the grapes. The highly varied soil consists of a complex mix of clay, sand, limestone, and tuff, providing both structure and good drainage for the vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is primarily based on Prugnolo Gentile, a recognized clone of Sangiovese Grosso. This grape has deep historical roots in Tuscany and is cultivated mainly around Montepulciano, where it forms the backbone of the local classic wines. The name Prugnolo refers to the plum-like shape of the grapes during ripening, while Gentile denotes its specific structural characteristics. It is a late-ripening, thick-skinned variety with high natural acidity and a marked tannin structure. As part of the production method, the wine undergoes an extended maturation process in small oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luigi Cecchi \u0026 Figli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57455921955142,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1431_de99e570-85f5-4e93-bb89-05c9d9f713aa.jpg?v=1790336311","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.nl\/en\/products\/vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-cecchi-2004","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}