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It's a blend of 70 % Sangiovese and 30% Montepulciano.\"  Eric Guido on May 2024. Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrada Contro is Andrea Polidoro's own project, separate from his work with the great Cupano in Brunello. From a field blend old vines in the Monte Sibbilini of Marche where his grandfather came from. 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