Grape variety : Montepulciano
Vintage: 2018
Production area : Abruzzo region
Vinification : Late harvesting of the grapes in the last ten days of October from vines with a yield per hectare of 70-90 quintals. Crushing, destemming and subsequent traditional maceration on the skins with pumping over for about 15 days at a controlled temperature of 27°C.
Separation of the juice and subsequent malolactic fermentation. Aging in stainless steel tanks with battonage for about forty days, and subsequent aging for another ten months in stainless steel tanks. Bottling and aging in the bottle for about six months.
Separation of the juice and subsequent malolactic fermentation. Aging in stainless steel tanks with battonage for about forty days, and subsequent aging for another ten months in stainless steel tanks. Bottling and aging in the bottle for about six months.
Sensory characteristics : Ruby red in color with intense purplish hues and with pronounced vinosity of blackberry, plum and violet jam, with a final note of vanilla; warm and enveloping on the palate.
Gastronomic Pairings: Excellent with first courses and meat-based second courses, with cured meats and cheeses.
Alcohol content : 14.5% Vol.
