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Montecucco Rosso DOC
Wine

Montecucco Rosso DOC

Red Montecucco, Grosseto 📍 Maremma Pianirossi Estate
16,03 €
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Montecucco Rosso DOC 2021 de Pianirossi, à Grosseto : 60 % Sangiovese et 40 % Montepulciano, élevage 6 à 12 mois, à servir à 16-18 °C sur viandes rouges et fromages affinés. Prix de 16,03 €, sans distinction ni mention bio.

  • Typicity & terroir25 %8,1

    Appellation Montecucco Rosso DOC et zone de Grosseto nommées, assemblage 60 % Sangiovese / 40 % Montepulciano, notes fruits rouges et épices cohérentes.

  • Recognition20 %6,2

    Aucune récompense ni guide cité pour ce Montecucco Rosso DOC ; Pianirossi est nommé sans distinction attestée, d'où une note de simple absence d'information.

  • Value for money25 %7,4

    16,03 € la bouteille, prix barré à 19,19 €, pour un Montecucco Rosso DOC 2021 sans distinction : tarif modéré et cohérent avec ce rang d'appellation.

  • Versatility at the table15 %7,8

    Accords viandes rouges, rôtis et fromages affinés, service à 16-18 °C, profil fruits rouges, épices et notes balsamiques ; apte à la garde ou à boire jeune.

  • Producer & winemaking15 %8,0

    Pianirossi nommé à Montecucco (Grosseto) : fermentation en acier, macération sur peaux, élevage 6 à 12 mois en partie en barriques ; bio non précisé.

Évaluée le 20 October 2026 · fiabilité des informations : average

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Technical sheet

Grape variety60% Sangiovese, 40% Montepulciano
AppellationDOC
Production zoneMontecucco, Grosseto — 📍 Maremma
Vintage2021
Alcohol content14.0%
Format75 cl
ColorRuby red
Serving temperature16-18°C
Food and wine pairingRed meats, roasts, aged cheeses

The wine

Pianirossi Sidus: the soul of Maremma in a bottle

I invite you to discover a gem of Tuscany, a wine that embodies the power and delicacy of Maremma. The Montecucco Rosso DOC "Sidus" from Pianirossi is a sensory immersion into an authentic terroir, an encounter with the purest expression of local Sangiovese. Let me guide you through its enchanting aromas and elegant structure.

Montecucco: an exceptional terroir in the heart of Tuscany

The Pianirossi estate, nestled in the Montecucco region, in Grosseto, is a guardian of Tuscan winemaking traditions. It is here, on these sun-drenched lands, that this Montecucco Rosso DOC is born, the fruit of a harmonious blend of 60% Sangiovese and 40% Montepulciano. The 2021 vintage testifies to the richness of this vineyard, where every cluster is treated with the greatest care.

This wine is the result of fermentation in steel tanks, followed by maceration on the skins which allows all the color and aromas to be extracted. After this crucial step, the "Sidus" is aged between 6 and 12 months, partly in barriques, which gives it remarkable complexity and depth. Its color is an intense ruby red, typical of wines made from Sangiovese. On the nose, you will be charmed by a rich and enveloping bouquet, where notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and plum, mingle, enriched with nuances of sweet spices such as vanilla and cinnamon. On the palate, this Montecucco Rosso DOC "Sidus" stands out for its solid and balanced structure. The tannins are supple and silky, perfectly integrated with lively acidity. The wine presents a medium-bodied to full-bodied palate, with a long persistence and a pleasantly spicy aftertaste.

An ideal companion for your Tuscan meals

This wine is the perfect partner for the robust dishes of traditional Tuscan cuisine. Imagine it alongside grilled red meats, flavorful roasts, or aged cheeses. I recommend a brief moment of decanting before serving, so that it can reveal all its qualities. The Montecucco Rosso DOC "Sidus" from Pianirossi is an invitation to conviviality, a wine you can enjoy now or let age for a few years in the cellar so that it develops further complexity. It is a true expression of Maremma, a testament to Pianirossi's passion and commitment to wines of superior quality.

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Montecucco is the discreet but formidable neighbor of Montalcino: with this Sangiovese-Montepulciano blend signed Pianirossi, you have all the solar generosity of Maremma, urgently to be decanted to escort a good pecorino stagionato!

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