Vermentino Montecucco "Melacce" DOC BIO COLLE MASSARI
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2024 |
| James Suckling | 91/100 | 2020 |
| Winery | COLLE MASSARI - Grattamacco |
| Denomination | Vermentino Montecucco "Melacce" DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grapes | 100% Vermentino |
| Organic | Yes |
| Alcohol content | 13,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | ColleMassari - Cinigiano (GR) - Località Poggio la Commare, Poggi del Sasso |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Warm fish appetizers, Pasta with seafood, Aperitif, Sea bass, White Meat, Sushi-sashimi, Baked sea bream |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Vermentino |
This wine praises a high-level denomination like Montecucco Vermentino DOC. It is produced with 100% Vermentino cultivated in new vineyards, located 300 meters above the sea level on well-exposed soils mainly composed by sandstone that gives the vines its best habitat. The wine-making is managed in steel at a controlled temperature that swings between 15-18°C. the wine starts its natural decanting that lasts 5 months, followed by two months aging in the bottle.
Features of “Vermentino Montecucco Melacce DOC”
The aspect shows a straw yellow colour. Its perfume expresses intense hints of grass and wild flowers, that leave space to deep sesations that recall sea and spices. The taste is fresh, sweet, sour and rich.
Recommended food pairings while tasting this wine produced by Colle Massari
Excellent for happy hours with creamy and savoury appetizers. It goes on well with fish preparations, especially with starters. Fabulous with seafood. It has to be served at 10°C.
