Rosso di Montepulciano "SALTERIO" DOC TREROSE
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | TREROSE |
| Denomination | Rosso di Montepulciano "SALTERIO" DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grapes | 90% Prugnolo Gentile, 10% Merlot e Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Alcohol content | 14,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | TREROSE - Valiano di Montepulciano (SI) - Via della Stella, 3 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Pasta all'amatriciana, Saffron risotto, Grilled meat, Medium-aged cheeses, Cockerel grilled, pork knuckle baked |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Rosso di Montepulciano |
“Salterio” indicates an instrument whose origins date back to 300 a.C.. Its shape recalled a trapezoid, with two groups of strings placed centrally. The space between the two groups of strings was used for the psalms book, that people accompanied with the instrument. This Rosso di Montepulciano come from the beautiful vineyards of Trerose cellar. The estate, located in the area of Valiano, is characterized by different exposition of the soils and, consequently, by different landscapes. 90% Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile and 10% Merlot and Cabernet compose this fabulous wine. The plants are trained with Guyot method. The manual harvest is followed by the fermentation in inox and by the maceration, managed at a temperature that swings between 18-28°C for 10 days. The aging is developed in French oak and chestnut containers of 55 hl.
Features of “Rosso di Montepulciano Salterio” produced by Trerose cellar
The aspect shows a dynamic ruby red colour with deep and shiny violet shades. The perfume is pleasant wide and fruity. Its round taste recalls plum and cherry. It is a wine full of delicate tannins, with a fragrant acidity and a good persistence enriched by delicate spices.
Recommended food pairings while tasting this red of Tuscany
This versatile wine is excellent with risotto with legumes. It has to be served at 18°C in a wide wine glass that helps the oxygenation.
