Montepulciano D'Abruzzo d.oc.
WINEMAKER NOTES
“The grapes are harvested late in order to have a natural fenolic maturation, that will allow for lingering flavour of complex tannins on the palate without the need for a long ageing time. This wine is characterised with a fresh and flowery aroma and by a deep ruby colour.”DENOMINATION
Montepulciano D’Abruzzo D.O.C.
LOCATIONS OF VINEYARDS
Loc. Cornice, Mozzagrogna, Chieti
SOIL TYPE
Limestone clay mix
ALTITUDE
150 m above sea level
EXPOSURE
South – East
CULTIVATION SYSTEM
Traditional “Pergola Abruzzese”, 1600 vines/hectare
VINE AGE
Planting year 1999
YEALD PER HECTARE
10 – 11 tons
HARVESTING METHODS
Hand selection in late October
GRAPE VARIETY
Montepulciano 100%.
VINIFICATION
Grapes are destemmed, then follows the fermentation and maceration with the skins at 28 ° C for about 20 days in small steel tanks. After fermentation, the wine is refined in steel tanks for about 6 months. The aging continues for at least another 3 months in the bottle.
HOW TO SERVE
Advised Temperature:
16-20°C.
Grape variety
100% Montepulciano
Alcohol
13,5 % – 14 %
Food matching
Ideal companion of tasty and elaborate dishes, good also with sober and essential dishes or more experimental combinations