AZIENDA AGRICOLA MONTENERO – Acquaviva di Montepulciano (SI)


L’Azienda Agricola Montenero, Montenero Agricultural Farm, owned by a Diocesan Institute for the up-keep of the Montepulciano-Pienza-Chiusi Diocesan Clergy, extends around an area of 60 Hectares 15 of which are Vineyards. It in the heart of the more prestigious area for the Production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, CERVOGNANO known for its tradition and Historical Interests.  Montenero is made up of various farms donated to the church over the centuries called “benefizi”. The farms are spread around the gently sloping hills surrounding the main building the church of Cervognano. The vines are planted in the more famous 'crus' land of Montepulciano such as Argiano, Nottola, Metina and Ciarliana, lands characterized by its sun exposure and microclimate particularly suitable for the production of great red wines.  Some plants date back to the '70s, but the majority have been recently planted with a high density of plants per hectare (6.000). “Cord-Tying” is a system of training new vines while the 'Guyot' is used for the old plants.  The grapes present are  Prugnolo Gentile (70%), a particular replicant of Sangiovese, the  Mammolo (10%), the Canaiolo (8%), the Sangiovese (5%), the Trebbiano (4%) and the Malvasia (3%).
The Apse next to the church has been turned into cellars, where the wine-making and refinement in Slavonia-Durmast barrels (35hl) takes place.  Bottling and packaging on the other hand, takes place at another residential farm within the Montepulciano region. 

Average yearly production( 750 ml bottles)