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Wine: Red wine
Taste: Semi dry
Volume: Medium
Min. alcohol: 12%
Storage potential: 3 years
The primary grape in this red wine is Sangiovese (60-100%), and other local, non-aromatic red grapes may also be added (0-40%).
The wine is an intense ruby red and has a vinous and ample aroma. The taste is dry, harmonious and sufficiently acidic.
Montecucco Rosso is available for sale after April 1 the year after the harvest.
There is also a Montecucco Rosso Reserve.
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Italy extends over 10 latitudes – from continental climate to subtropical climate?
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is the smallest of the so-called “Tre Venezie”, which includes the regions Trentino, Veneto and Friuli. The names ‘Friuli’ and ‘Giulia’ refer to Julius Caesar. ‘Friuli’ derives from the Latin ‘forum julii’, modern city Cividale, and Giulia derives from Julius (Caesar).
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