Montemercurio Caduceo 2018

Tuscany, Italy

Montemercurio Caduceo Toscana IGT is a beautiful white wine from the Montepulciano region of Tuscany. Montemercurio is the ancient name of the town of Montepulciano, named for Mercurio, the messenger of the Greek gods. The Montemercurio vineyards sit on ideal SW exposures at altitudes up to 450 meters. On 7 hectares of land a little more than 30k bottles are produced annually. The current owners are Paola Luciani and her son Marco Anselmi but Marco says the entire project is a dedication to his dear grandfather, Nonno Damo Anselmi.  

Montemercurio Caduceo is a blend of 60% Canaiolo Bianco, 20% Malvasia Bianca, and 20% Pucinculo. It is 100% hand-harvested and estate-grown fruit from 50-year-old vines planted at 450 meters asl. Malolactic fermentation is done in Slavonian oak barrels and then the wine is aged for 6 months followed by another 3 months in the bottle. Straw-yellow in color, it is medium-bodied with spicy aromas of grapefruit, mint, and tropical fruits. It has an elegant palate with a beautiful savory flavor and the capacity to mature well in the bottle.

Enjoy Montemercurio Caduceo with roast chicken, grilled branzino, pasta, pizza and aged cheeses.