DOC · since 2004
Montecucco
Wine · PDO · 7 municipalities
Established as a protected designation in 2004, the Montecucco DOC spans seven municipalities in Tuscany, including Cinigiano and Arcidosso. The appellation is defined by specific viticultural rules that set it apart from neighboring Tuscan regions. For its red wines, the disciplinare mandates a minimum of 60% Sangiovese. While other red grapes authorized in Tuscany can complete the blend, Montecucco uniquely and explicitly excludes Malvasia Nera, Malvasia Nera di Brindisi, and Aleatico from this share. Additionally, these red wines must adhere to a maximum yield of 9.0 tonnes per hectare and reach a minimum alcohol level of 12.0% volume, ensuring a dry, harmoniously tannic profile.
Sangiovese 60%12% vol min90 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- intense ruby red
- Taste
- harmonious, dry, appropriately tannic
- Consortium
- Consorzio Tutela Montecucco DOC →
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Montecucco produced?
- Montecucco is produced in 7 municipalities in Tuscany, Italy: Arcidosso, Campagnatico, Castel del Piano, Cinigiano and more.
- What grape is Montecucco made from?
- Montecucco is made from Sangiovese (min 60%), altri vitigni a bacca rossa idonei alla coltivazione in Toscana (esclusi Malvasia Nera, Malvasia Nera di Brindisi, Aleatico).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Montecucco?
- The minimum alcohol content of Montecucco is 12% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.