Montecucco consorzio celebrates 25 years
This year the Consorzio Tutela Vini Montecucco celebrates a quarter century since its foundation, with the Tuscan appellation toasting an increase in production. The post Montecucco consorzio celebrates 25 years appeared first on The Drinks Business.
This year the Consorzio Tutela Vini Montecucco celebrates a quarter century since its foundation, with the Tuscan appellation toasting an increase in production.
In 2023, Montecucco DOC celebrated 25 years since its creation with a vertical tasting hosted by Filippo Bartolotta at Vinitaly. Giovan Battista Basile, president of the consorzio, commented during the tasting that such a duration "is not a long time" for a wine, "but it is for a person".
Situated south of Montalcino, the region contains around 500 hectares under vine, planted mainly with Sangiovese, though other varieties such as Merlot and Vermentino are also cultivated.
2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the foundation of the Consorzio Tutela Vini Montecucco, which will be marked on Thursday 20 February at L'Altra Toscana 2025, held at Florence's Palazzo degli Affari. 33 labels from the appellation will be showcased, alongside other, perhaps lesser known Tuscan wine designations, such as Vin Santo di Carmignano and IGT Toscana.
Commenting on this week's tasting, Basile said: "L'Altra Toscana is a key event for us: an opportunity to tell our story to journalists and professionals, conveying the value and tradition of a territory that is still to be discovered. We present different vintages, chosen based on the stylistic features of each company and the great longevity of our wines, which allow us to offer labels on the market at the ideal stage of their evolution."
In 2023, Montecucco DOC celebrated 25 years since its creation with a vertical tasting hosted by Filippo Bartolotta at Vinitaly. Giovan Battista Basile, president of the consorzio, commented during the tasting that such a duration "is not a long time" for a wine, "but it is for a person".
Situated south of Montalcino, the region contains around 500 hectares under vine, planted mainly with Sangiovese, though other varieties such as Merlot and Vermentino are also cultivated.
2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the foundation of the Consorzio Tutela Vini Montecucco, which will be marked on Thursday 20 February at L'Altra Toscana 2025, held at Florence's Palazzo degli Affari. 33 labels from the appellation will be showcased, alongside other, perhaps lesser known Tuscan wine designations, such as Vin Santo di Carmignano and IGT Toscana.
Commenting on this week's tasting, Basile said: "L'Altra Toscana is a key event for us: an opportunity to tell our story to journalists and professionals, conveying the value and tradition of a territory that is still to be discovered. We present different vintages, chosen based on the stylistic features of each company and the great longevity of our wines, which allow us to offer labels on the market at the ideal stage of their evolution."
