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VINO NOBILE di MONTEPULCIANO DOCG CAGGIOLINO BIANCO IGT
VINO NOBILE di MONTEPULCIANO MAGNUM DOCG CAGGIOLINO ROSSO IGT
ROSSO di MONTEPULCIANO DOC VINSANTO di MONTEPULCIANO DOC
ROSSO D'ARNALDO IGT "NOBILIA" GRAPPA di VINACCE di VINO NOBILE
IL SEGRETO DI GIORGIO IGT OLIO EXTRA VERGINE D'OLIVA
CHIANTI COLLI SENESI DOCG


VINO VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO DOCG
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
Decreto Presidential decree of July 1st 1980 0

It’s the most prestigious wine produced in Montepulciano and one of the most ancient in Italy.
GRAPE VARIETIES: Prugnolo Gentile 75%, Canaiolo nero 15%, Mammolo 10%.
VINIFICATION: Traditional with a long maceration, between 18 and22 days. It is pumped over twice daily in the first seven days and one daily for the remaining time.
AGEING: It is aged for two years in oak barrels and then spends at least two months in bottle before being released for sale.
The “RISERVA” version is aged for three years of which six months are in bottle.
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 13%.
TASTING NOTES: Ruby red colour with orange hints, delicate and intense bouquet with pronounced notes of violet. Dry, rounded, harmonious, full of fruit with a lovely mouth’filling finish.
FOOD MATCHES: Roasted red meats, poultry and game, Past dishes with riches tomato sauces.
PRODUCTION: 40.000 bottles per year.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
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VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO MAGNUM DOCG
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
Decreto Presidential decree of July 1st 1980 0

It’s the most prestigious wine produced in Montepulciano and one of the most ancient in Italy.
GRAPE VARIETIES: Prugnolo Gentile 75%, Canaiolo nero 15%, Mammolo 10%.
VINIFICATION: Traditional with a long maceration, between 18 and22 days. It is pumped over twice daily in the first seven days and one daily for the remaining time.
AGEING: It is aged for two years in oak barrels and then spends at least two months in bottle before being released for sale.
The “RISERVA” version is aged for three years of which six months are in bottle.
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 13%.
TASTING NOTES: Ruby red colour with orange hints, delicate and intense bouquet with pronounced notes of violet. Dry, rounded, harmonious, full of fruit with a lovely mouth’filling finish.
FOOD MATCHES: Roasted red meats, poultry and game, Past dishes with riches tomato sauces.
In 75 cl Bordeaux bottles.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Magnum DOCG
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ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO DOC
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
Presidential decree of December 21st 1988

GRAPE VARIETIES: Prugnolo Gentile 75%, Canaiolo Nero 15%, Mammolo 10%.
VINIFICATION: Traditional with 18-22 days maceration.
AGEING: Aged for 7-8 months in oak barrels.
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 13%.
TASTING NOTES: Bright ruby colour. Intense, fruit and flower bouquet. Dry, fruity, good structure on the palate with a soft full flavoured finish.
FOOD MATCHES: Excellent by the glass, but good with pasta and meat sauce, red meats and roasted chicken with herbs.
PRODUCTION: 20.000 bottles per year.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
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ROSSO D'ARNALDO I.G.T.
Indicazione Geografica Tipica

The flagship wine of the Cantina Crociani, created by Arnaldo as a result of his long experience as a cellarman. Made according to time-honoured methods of vinification this wine commands respect from other winemakers in the area.

GRAPE VARIETIES: Prugnolo Gentile 60%, Canaiolo Nero 15%, Mammolo 15%, Colorino 5%, Pulcinculo 5%.
VINIFICATION: Traditional with 18 – 22 days maceration. It is pumped over twice daily in the first seven days and then once a day thereafter.
AGEING: It is matured for one year in Slavonian oak barrels and after six months transferred to smaller barrels to add a vanilla and oak nuance.
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 13%
TASTING NOTES: Intense ruby colour, strong aromatic bouquet with hints of red fruits. Full fruit on the palate with well structured tannins and a finish that is the true essence of the wine.
FOOD MATCHES: Roasted red meats, strong stews and grills.
PRODUCTION: 5.000 per year
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
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IL SEGRETO DI GIORGIO I.G.T.
Toscano Rosso - Indicazione Geografica Tipica

This red wine should be enjoyed in the company of good friends.
It goes perfectly with pleasant conversation and well-kept secrets, especially when shared with light-hearted and cheerful people.
It was dreamed up by Giorgio Crociani, and has the same qualities of simplicity, spontaneity and integrity that we all appreciated in him.
"Il Segreto di Giorgio" ("Giorgio's Secret") has been produced as a tribute to him; each bottle is numbered and should be drunk to celebrate a special occasion!


Il Segreto di Giorgio I.G.T.
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CHIANTI COLLI SENESI DOCG
Chianti made in the old Tuscan tradition.

GRAPE VARIETIES: Produced from a Tuscan Sangiovese grapes and a small quantity of Trebbiano white grapes.
VINIFICATION: Traditional with maceration of between 18-22 days.
AGEING: Matured in oak barrels.
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 13%.
TASTING NOTES: Bright ruby colour. Intense, floral bouquet. Dry, fruity, soft tannins with a rounded finish on the palate.
FOOD MATCHES: Pasta with rich sauces. Roasted pork with rosemary, sage and garlic. DRINKING TEMPERATURE: 18°C.
PRODUCTION: 5.000 bottles per year.
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG
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CAGGIOLINO BIANCO, TOSCANO BIANCO I.G.T.
Indicazione Geografica Tipica

A vino da tavola. Its name comes from the vineyards from which it is produced, in the area of "Caggiole".

GRAPE VARIETIES: Trebbiano 70%, Chardonnay 30%.
VINIFICATION: Traditional
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 12%
TASTING NOTES: the wine is pale straw yellow in colour with a floral aroma and hints of flora on the palate.
FOOD MATCHES: As an aperitif, it goes well with light fishes starters and grilled sea bass or lightly grilled chicken.
PRODUCTION: 6.000 bottles per year.
Caggiolino Bianco IGT
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CAGGIOLINO ROSSO, TOSCANO ROSSO I.G.T.
Indicazione Geografica Tipica

A vino da tavola, its name comes from the area in the vineyard called "Caggiole".

GRAPE VARIETIES: Sangiovese Grosso, Canaiolo e Pulcinculo.
VINIFICATION: Traditional with a long time maceration (18-22 days).
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 12.5%
TASTING NOTES: Ruby in colour, strong fruit with a fresh floral bouquet. Soft on the palate, hints of black fruits and soft vanilla lead to a soft structured finish.
FOOD MATCHES: To be drunk young, it is an excellent wine by the glass or with roasted chicken and tuna with a light tomato sauce.
PRODUCTION: 10.000 bottles per year.
Caggiolino Rosso IGT
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VINSANTO DI MONTEPULCIANO DOC
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
Presidential Decree of 21.10.1996

A dessert wine made from the best white grapes varieties, hand picked and left to dry out until the beginning of February.

GRAPE VARIETIES: Malvasia de Chianti 90%, Pulcinculo (Grechetto Bianco) 10%
VINIFICATION: The grapes are carefully selected at harvest-time and laid out to dry until the end of January. Storing and ageing takes place in small oak barrels no larger than 100 litres.
AGEING: Ageing is in special small casks called "Caratelli" for eight years.
The wine is kept in the unique "Vinsantaia".
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: Varies between 15% and 17%.
TASTING NOTES: It is amber in colour, the aroma is intense with notes of ripe fruit and it is full, velvety and mouth-filling on the palate.
FOOD MATCHES: It is ideal with sweet biscuits and strongly flavoured cheeses. Because of its characteristics it can be considered a wine for meditation. After opening it should be served and kept at room temperature.
PRODUCTION: 1.500 – 2.000 in 0,50 bottles per year.
Vinsanto
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"NOBILIA" GRAPPA DI VINACCE DI VINO NOBILE

This Grappa derives from the traditional distilling of choice Vino Nobile di Montepulciano residue in ancient steam-heated copper stills. The quality of the lightly pressed residue and the great care taken over its distillation results in a superior product.

ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 42%
TASTING NOTES:The Grappa is crystal clear, its perfume intense and rich with scents of the harvest and the Tuscan autumn, whilst in the mouth it is enjoyably warm and long lingering.
FOOD MATCHES: An excellent after dinner drink which could be accompanied by dark bitter chocolate. It should be served cool in tulip-shaped glasses.
PRODUCTION: 2.000 bottles year.
Grappa di vinacce di vino nobile
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OLIO EXTRA VERGINE D'OLIVA

This typical product of Montepulciano is the first cold pressing from a variety of olives, hand-picked at the beginning of November.

OLIVE VARIETIES: Oriolo, Correggiolo, Moraiolo and Leccino.
PICKED:At the beginning of November.
EXTRACTION: Cold pressing
TASTING NOTES: it is deep green in colour and the taste is fruity, intense without any hints of acidity.
FOOD MATCHES: Ideal for dressings.
PRODUCTION: 2.000 per year.
olio extravergine
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