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Contucci

Montepulciano · Siena (SI)
← Toscana
Established
1008
Contucci family
Yearly production
~100,000 bottles/year
Location
Montepulciano
Siena (SI) · Toscana
Vineyard area
estate

Appellations

Chianti DOCGChianti DOCG sottozona Colli SenesiRosso di Montepulciano DOCVino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

History

The Contucci family is one of the oldest in Montepulciano; Andrea Contucci traces the family's winemaking roots to the year 1008.

The tuff-carved cellar within the town walls dates to the 13th century; Palazzo Contucci was begun in 1519 for the Del Monte family and passed to the Contucci in 1642.

A founding family of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, spanning more than 40 generations.

Alamanno Contucci, long-serving president of the Consorzio del Vino Nobile, continues the estate with his children.

Wines

Illustrative selection
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG · Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 'Pietra Rossa'
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG · Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)
Rosso di Montepulciano
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC · Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)
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