Montepulciano
A black variety, originally from Italy
Summary
An important varietal of the Marche but ripens unevenly and tends to be reductive in the winery. Usually used in blends where it contributes color, tannin and red fruit.
Important Wines
Regional Synonyms
- Cordisco
Percentage of Plantings
Varietal Facts(2016 data)
Global Rank
28th
Global Plantings (%)
New World Plantings