{"id":1467,"date":"2026-04-21T13:28:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labottegasenese.it\/prodotto\/messaggero-nobile-di-montepulciano-2018-docg\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T22:41:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T22:41:27","slug":"messaggero-nobile-di-montepulciano-2018-docg","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/labottegasenese.it\/en\/prodotto\/messaggero-nobile-di-montepulciano-2018-docg\/","title":{"rendered":"Messaggero Nobile di Montepulciano 2018 DOCG"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_625ea7b228fcba70\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">Messaggero 2018<\/b> is one of the flagship wines of the <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\">Montemercurio<\/b> winery, located on the eastern hillside of Montepulciano. This particular vintage has received excellent feedback from international critics, confirming it as an elegant and structured expression of Tuscan Sangiovese. <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">Here is a detailed overview of this label:<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"2\">Technical Profile<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Appellation:<\/b> Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Grape varieties:<\/b> Predominantly 95 percent <b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\">Sangiovese<\/b> (Prugnolo Gentile), with a small balance of <b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"87\">Canaiolo Nero<\/b> (5 percent).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Alcohol:<\/b> Approximately 14.5% to 15% vol.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Terroir:<\/b> Vineyards located at about 450 meters above sea level, with southwest exposure and medium-textured clay soils.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"4\">Tasting Notes<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">The 2018 is distinguished by a balance of freshness and power, typical of a vintage that allowed for slow and steady maturation.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"6\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">View:<\/b> Brilliant ruby red, with reflections that turn to garnet with age.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Nose:<\/b> Complex bouquet with notes of <b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\">ripe cherry<\/b>, morello cherry and small red fruits. Elegant hints of <b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"121\">spices<\/b>, black pepper, tobacco and a balsamic undertone then emerge. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Taste:<\/b> In the mouth it is juicy and deep. The tannins are present but well polished (characteristic of time spent in wood), accompanied by a pleasant acidity that lengthens the sip toward a lingering, savory finish. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"7\">Scores and Awards<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">The 2018 vintage was particularly popular:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Falstaff:<\/b> 94 points (described as &#8220;juicy, with light fruit and citrus notes&#8221;).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Wine Spectator:<\/b> 93 points (praised for structural solidity and harmony of aromas).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"10\">Tips for Service<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Temperature:<\/b> 16\u00b0 to 18\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Glass:<\/b> Wide goblet (Ballon or Bordeaux type) to allow oxygenation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pairings:<\/b> Perfect with grilled red meats, game (wild boar), roasts and aged cheeses such as Pecorino di Pienza.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">It is a wine that can be enjoyed immediately, but it has a remarkable aging capacity, being able to evolve positively in the cellar for the next 10-15 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Messaggero 2018 is one of the flagship wines of the Montemercurio winery, located on the eastern hillside of Montepulciano. 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