Cerasuolo D'Abruzzo d.oc.
WINEMAKER NOTES
“Among the vineyards of Montepulciano we prefer that with a more delicate sun exposure. So that the sugar load is contained and the acidity is more sustained. This gives us a cherry-colored wine with fruity aromatic notes and a fresh and fine palate.”DENOMINATION
Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo D.O.C.
LOCATIONS OF VINEYARDS
Loc. Defenza, Mozzagrogna, Chieti
SOIL TYPE
Limestone clay mix
ALTITUDE
190 m above sea level
EXPOSURE
South – East
CULTIVATION SYSTEM
Espalier vines, bilateral guyot, 4000 vines/Hectare
VINE AGE
Planting year 2003
YEALD PER HECTARE
10 – 11 tons
HARVESTING METHODS
Hand selection in late September
GRAPE VARIETY
Montepulciano 100%.
VINIFICATION
The montepulciano grapes, known to be rich in anthocyanins, are pressed directly by deciding the degree of coloring of the must at this stage. There follows a natural decantation to ferment clear must at a temperature of 12 to 14 ° C. Finally, an aging of about 120 days before bottling.
HOW TO SERVE
Advised temperature:
8 – 10° C.
Grape variety
100% Montepulciano
Alcohol
13 % – 13,5 %
Food matching
Excellent with fish stew, delicate meat and pasta dishes.