2020 Trerose - Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Colli di Santa Caterina (750ml)

The 2020 Trerose Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Colli di Santa Caterina delivers a structured expression of Prugnolo Gentile shaped by Valiano’s steep sandstone and salt-rich clay slopes. Grown on twenty-year-old spur-cordon vines between 820 and 1,900 feet above sea level, the fruit captures pronounced minerality and bright acidity characteristic of the Santa Caterina hill. The wine rests in large oak barrels for roughly twelve months prior to bottling, allowing the harvest to integrate without masking the grape’s natural earthiness.

Pour reveals an intense ruby red hue with distinct purple reflections. The aromatic profile leads with brandied cherry, red currant, and wild blackberry, layered with fragrant myrtle and a faint hint of bitter orange. Flavors glide across a plush yet tightly wound palate, where a soft midsection gradually yields to crisp acidity and a long, savory finish that echoes the vineyard’s marine fossil undertones.

This versatile Tuscan red handles roasted and charred dishes exceptionally well. Pair it with grilled bratwurst or spicy Italian sausages, herb-crusted pork loin, or substantial tomato-braised pastas like pappardelle. The balanced tannin structure and vibrant fruit concentration make it an ideal companion for traditional rural cooking or modern meat-centric menus.