TYPE OF WINE
Still red wine
MAIN GRAPES
Montepulciano
PRODUCTION AREA
Grapes cultivated in the DOC area, the whole hilly coastline and the foothills on the Region of Abruzzo, which in the middle extends towards the mountains with high plateau and valleys.
SOILS
Calcareous-clayey soil in the hills, alternated to alluvial and morainic plains.
HARVEST
Montepulciano is a late variety, so harvest takes place between end of September and beginning of October.
VINIFICATION
Pressing and maceration to extract the colour and soft tannins. Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks with frequent remontages and pumping over. Wine rests and refines for a short period before bottling.
COLOUR
Intense ruby red with purplish hues
BOUQUET
Red fruits aroma like cherry and raspberries. Clear plums notes and hints of spices
TASTE
Warm and well balanced red wine of good structure with supple tannins, a black fruits aftertaste and a persistent finish
FOOD PAIRING
First courses with meat sauce, red meat grilled or in the oven, lamb or sheep, roast pork, rabbit or beef stew, chesses in general, soups or wild game.
SERVING SUGGESTION
14-16°C
ALCOHOL CONTENT
12,5% vol
