ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO DE RICCI 2022

The Ricci family was born in 1150; Palazzo Ricci, one of the most beautiful Renaissance palaces in the city of Polizia, was commissioned by Cardinal Giovanni Ricci in 1534 to the best architect of the time, the Sienese Baldassarre Peruzzi and was finished building in 1562. The Cantina de'Ricci was part of the palace project , however, it was built on previous medieval structures; in fact documents have been found in which it is said that it was built following the ancient rules of the statutes of Montepulciano of 1337. In 1959 at the behest of the Marquis Giulio Ricci, the winery changed its name and until today was known as "Cantina Redi".

The current owner family, Trabalzini, has chosen to go back to the origins and still remember today the Ricci family, which was one of the most representative of the country, both for what it gave to wine and to Montepulciano. “He who sows well, remains”, this was said, and this is also the truth; after so many centuries the family is still present, the palace and the cellar are in fact the daily destination of many visitors from all over the world.

Il Riccio: in Montepulciano, in the 12th century, a peaceful citizen foresaw time with such certainty that he was believed to be a sorcerer. To save himself from the accusation, the man revealed his secret: he made his predictions by observing the way a hedgehog looked at the sun. The hero then received the nickname "Hedgehog", which he passed to his descendants with his own coat of arms, where the little beast looks at the sun, evidently to understand what the weather will be.

This Rosso di Montepulciano has a ruby ​​red color embroidered in the scents on nuances of raspberries and wild strawberries, with some spicy hints. Taste tendentially sweet, light tannins and of rare flavor, for a greedy and immediately pleasant sip.

The vinification begins with the partial pressing of the berries, placing them in steel vats for fermentation at a controlled temperature. Maceration for a maximum of 15 days and aging in tonneaux for about 6 months, followed by at least 6 months of permanence in the bottle.

CHARACTERISTICS

Denomination: Rosso di Montepulciano DOC

Grape varieties: Sangiovese 100%

Region: Tuscany (Italy)

Alcohol content: 13%

Bottle size: 75 cl Bottle

Vinifcation and Aging: In steel vats for fermentation at a controlled temperature; in tonneaux for about 6 months and at least 6 months in the bottle

Perfect to drink with: Risotto with Meat Sauce, Red Meat Stew, Game, Aged Cheese, Roasted and Grilled Meat,Pasta Bolognese