Type: Agricultural company with winery
Address: Via dei Canneti 14, 53045 – Montepulciano (SI)
Phone: +39 0578 757737
Website: www.cannetowinetasting.com
Email : cantina@canneto.com
Closed: Open monday to friday
Facilities: winery
Services: wine tour / wine tasting
Products: wine, extra virgin olive oil
Languages: Italian / English
Nearby attractions: Historic Center of Montepulciano (1km), Temple of San Biagio (1km), Church of Sant’Agostino (1km), Montefollonico (9km), Pienza (15km), Historic Center of Siena (65 km).
Canneto is a winery located near Montepulciano, near the temple of San Biagio. At an altitude between 350 and 400 m.a.s.l, the farm expands for 48 hectares, in which 30 hectares reserved for wine production, and 4 hectares for the production of extra virgin olive oil. The soil and the microclimate are the most precious conditions for the perfect maturation of the grapes and olives. The estate has a renovated winey with new machinery and equipment that allows better care of the vines and oils.
WINES
Thanks to the nature of the soil and the microclimate, the estate produces high quality and award-winning vines, as we find the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
CASINA DI DORO
Type: Red wine
Denomination: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese
Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and maceration for 15-20 days.
Aging: In French oak barrels and continues in the bottle for 6 months.
Organoleptic Characteristics: bright ruby color, scent of blackberries, tobacco flavor and oriental spices.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Matching: Excellent with game, red meat, grilled meat and stew.
Service: temperature between 16 ° and 18 ° degrees
Awards: BIBENDA 2017 – (4 Grappoli) / I VINI DI VERONELLI 2017 – (92 points)
VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO
RISERVA
Type: Red wine
Denomination: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Grape variety: Sangiovese 95%, Merlot and Cabernet 5%
Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and maceration for 16 days.
Aging: In French oak barrels and continues in the bottle for 6 months.
Organoleptic Characteristics: Fresh and balanced, aromas of blackcurrant and cherry flavors, with touches of licorice, tobacco and spices.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Matching: Excellent with game, red meat, grilled meat and stew.
Service: temperature between 16 ° and 18 ° degrees
Awards: WINE SPECTATOR – (89 Points) / VERONELLI WINES – (91 Points)
VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO
Type: Red wine
Denomination: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Grape variety: Sangiovese 90%, Merlot 5%, Cabernet 5%
Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and maceration for 16 days.
Aging: In French oak barrels and continues in the bottle for 6 months.
Organoleptic Characteristics: Balanced with hints of fruit.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Matching: Excellent with game, red meat, grilled meat and stew.
Service: temperature between 16 ° and 18 ° degrees
Awards: BIBENDA 2015 – (4 Grappoli) / I VINI DI VERONELLI 2015 – (91 Points)
ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO
Type: Red wine
Denomination: Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
Grape variety: Sangiovese 80%, Merlot 20%
Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and 10-day maceration.
Affinameno: In steel vats for 6 months and continues in the bottle for 3 months.
Organoleptic Characteristics: A fruity red, with floral aromas, soft and balanced.
Alcohol: 14%
Matching: Throughout the meal, excellent with meat sauce and white meat.
Service: temperature 16 ° degrees
FILIPPONE
Type: Red wine
Denomination: Filippone IGT
Grape variety: Merlot 50% – Sangiovese 50%
Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and 10-day maceration.
Aging: In French oak tonneaux for 24 months and continues in bottle for 12 months.
Organoleptic Characteristics: Fruity red, taste of red fruits liquorice and spices.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Matching: quality meats, game, game, dry cheeses, strong and tasty.
Service: temperature between 16 ° and 18 ° degrees
CALAMUS
Type: White wine
Denomination: Calamus IGT
Grape variety: Malvasia Toscana 40% – Riesling 20% – Traminer 20% – Petit Manseng 20%
Vinification: white vinification at a temperature of 16 ° C
Aging: In steel for 6 months.
Organoleptic Characteristics: Scent of citrus fruits and green apples. Fresh and spicy flavor.
Alcohol: 13%
Matching: Ideal for aperitifs, light appetizers, fish and white meats.
Service: temperature between 12 ° and 14 ° degrees
IL MUFFATO
Type: White wine
Denomination: Il Muffato IGT
Grape variety: Malvasia 25% – Riesling 25% – Traminer 25% – Petit Manseng 25%
Vinification: pressing and fermentation at 18 °.
Aging: in French oak barrels for 24 months and continues in bottle for 6 months.
Organoleptic Characteristics: Hints and scents of gray mold. Pleasant and light taste.
Alcohol: 16.5%
Matching: dessert wine
Service: temperature between 14 ° degrees
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
The estate produces Extra Virgin Olive Oil with a fruity aroma and a slightly spicy aftertaste.
Canneto oil is certified by D.O.P Terre di Siena (Protected Designation of Origin).
TASTINGS AND GUIDED TOURS
The Canneto company offers wine tastings and guided tours of the winery and vineyards every day to customers:
Period April / October – from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm
Period November / March – from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Saturday and Sunday by reservation.
TASTING AND VISIT
The estate offers 3 different tours, including tastings and wine tasting:
- Guided tour of the cellars and vineyards with tasting of a maximum of 4 wines of your choice –
Price: € 15.00 for person - Guided tour of the cellars and vineyards with free tasting of our wines, with matching of typical local products: cheese, salami and bruschetta –
Price: € 25.00 for person. - TUSCAN CIGAR Tasting paired with Pecorino di Pienza and Il MUFATO –
Price: € 15.00 for person.