Monteregio di Massa Marittima

"Monteregio di Massa Marittima" is a Protected Designation of Origin that includes different types of wines: red (also Riserva), rosè, Novello, white, Sangiovese (also rosè, Novello and Riserva), Syrah, Vermentino, Viognier. There are also several typology of Vin Santo, both in the basic variant, and Riserva, Occhio di Pernice, Occhio di Pernice riserva.

Grapes

The blend used in winemaking depends on the type of wine. For the reds and Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice, the base is represented by a 50% Sangiovese, while for the whites and Vin Santo a 50% of Tuscan Trebbiano and Vermentino. For wines with indication of the vine, however, this must represent at least 85% of the total of the grapes (90% in the case of Vermentino and Viognier). In all the typologies it is possible to use, to complete the missing parts, other non-aromatic vines, of similar color, suitable for cultivation in Toscana.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The red wines (vol. 11-12%), whose ruby hue tends to turn to garnet with aging, have organoleptic characteristics strongly influenced by the Sangiovese grape that is the basis, although with variations in percentage. This makes them rich in spicy and fruity nuances and dilutes the tannic sensation. Overall, the taste is full and round. Always due to Sangiovese are the fruity notes of rose wines (vol. 11.5%), which are fresh, savory and dry. The same applies to Vermentino, present in white wines (vol. 11-11.5%), which enhances the fruity and delicate bouquet with floral notes. In the product specification it is however possible to trace the organoleptic characteristics associated with each wine of the denomination, including Vin Santo and monovitigno.

Grape production area

The production area is located in the province of Grosseto, in an area of ​​hilly and foothills.

Specificity and historical notes

The name is the result of the synthesis between a geographical element, Massa Marittima, and a historian, Monteregio, which was the traditional name of the castle of the ancient city Massa Metallorum.