Description
GRAPES
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 100%.
PRODUCTION AREA
In the heart of the province of Chieti in Abruzzo, between the Maiella National Park and the Adriatic Sea.
TERRAIN
Hilly, with an average altitude of 230 metres above sea level, with mostly calcareous clay soil.
VINIFICATION AND REFINEMENT
Soft pressing after short cold pre-fermentation maceration and low temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks, 16-18 ° C. Aging on the fine lees without bâtonnage for about 4-5 months before bottling.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Intense pink color with soft purple hues that evolve to salmon during bottle aging. Ample and elegant aromas with notes of cherries, raspberries and wild strawberries that combine with fine floral notes and aromatic herbs. On the palate it is structured but well balanced by the acid freshness. Long persistence, with a pleasant and gastronomic phenolic grip.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS
Cold cuts, pizza, white meat, grilled vegetables, fish soup, tripe, fresh cheese. Excellent as aperitif.
ALCOHOL CONTENT
14% vol.
CLOSURES
Available with traditional cork and shellac cover.
SIZES
Bottles 0.75 L