# Lunadoro Rosso di Montepulciano Organic (2023)

- **Producer:** Schenk Italia Spa
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €9
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, violet, black pepper, vanilla, cloves, chocolate, tobacco, liquorice, dried apricots, cigar

## About this wine

The Lunadoro Rosso di Montepulciano Organic 2023 is a red wine from Tuscany, Italy, produced by Schenk Italia Spa under the Rosso di Montepulciano DOC appellation. The 2023 vintage marks the first with full organic certification. The wine is primarily made from Sangiovese grapes, with potential for small additions of other authorized varieties. Schenk Italia Spa is a family-owned company with a long history in winemaking, emphasizing quality and sustainability. The Lunadoro estate is situated in a region known for its Sangiovese cultivation, with vineyards located between 250 and 600 meters above sea level.

## Interesting facts

- First vintage with full organic certification.
- Sangiovese is known as Prugnolo Gentile in Montepulciano.
- Vineyards are situated between 250 and 600 meters above sea level.
- Part of a family-owned wine group founded in 1893.

## Food pairing

The medium body and balanced tannins of this Sangiovese make it versatile. Its acidity cuts through the richness of red meats and fatty dishes, while the tannins bind with the proteins, softening both the wine and the food. Herbal notes in the wine can complement similarly seasoned dishes.

## Wine making process

The Lunadoro Rosso di Montepulciano Organic 2023 is produced using grapes harvested by hand in early October. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for a minimum of 24 months in French oak tonneaux. The estate is in the process of organic certification, with the 2023 vintage being the first fully certified.