Pairs with: Pappa al pomodoro

Good for: A get-together with friends

Grape: Sangoivese, Merlot

I am from: Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy

The Story: The Gracciano estate is one of the oldest wineries in the Montepulciano region. In the beginning of the 19th century, Gracciano was owned by the Svetoni family. With over 400 hectares and 22 farms, the extensive estate also produced a wide variety of typical Tuscan products, including olive oil and wheat.  

The property was inherited by the current owners, Marco, Vannozza and Galdina della Seta Ferrari Corbelli Greco, through their father Giorgio. Today, the winery is part of a property of roughly 70 hectares of which 20 are vineyards. The vines grow on the clay and silty soil of the Gracciano hills, one of the oldest and most prestigious crus of Montepulciano. As far back as 1864, the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano produced by the then Svetoni winery (today Gracciano della Seta Estate) was awarded the first prize at the International Fair of Turin, and that award-winning commitment to excellence continues today.

Why You'll Love Me: Full-bodied and rustic, this wine is intense and complex on the nose, with notes of ripe black cherry and plum. These cooked fruit notes are balanced on the palate with a pleasant acidity and well-integrated tannins. Subtle hints of anise and blackcurrant add further intrigue to this juicy, balanced wine