Description
Origin of the vineyards: Area of the Doc Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
Grape variety: Montepulciano.
Yield per hectare : 120/130 quintals.
Vine training system: Spurred cordon and trellis.
Soil: Loamy on the surface with the presence of limestone on the bottom.
Winemaking and maturation: Hand harvest, grape processing with low frequency stemmer, maceration and fermentation, then maturation in steel and in different kinds of wooden vats.
Sensory analysis: Ruby red with purple shades. Wild berries on the nose, rose, fern and graphite. Smooth in the mouth, with ripe tannins, well – balanced, and long in a fruity persistence.
Alcohol: 13%.
Serving temperature: 16/18° C.
Culinary suggestions: Pairs well with pasta with meat sauces, roasted or grilled red meats, veal stew, game and tasty cheeses.
Fintan Walsh –
This is by far one of the best Montepulcianos I have tried. Full of tannins and flavour with the right amount of acidity. I will definitely be buying from these guys again.