Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC Red

Type

Red

Alcoholic content

13.00%

Variety

Montepulciano 100%

Harvesting period

Early October

Serving temperature

16/18°

Bottling

February of the following year

Packaging

Cartons containing 6 bottles each (bottles contain 0.75 L each)

Vine characteristics

Commune of production: Corropoli. Yield per hectare: 9,000 kilograms. Guyot pruning system. Density of the establishment: 3,500 per hectare. Vines are located 180 metres above sea level

Winemaking

Destemming, fermentation of the skins: 7 days in stainless steel

Undergrowth scent, for an embracing pleasure

Rebellious and majestic, full yet sharp, an intertwining remembrance of the intense scents of undergrowth: ripe blackberries, mulberry, sour cherries and maraschino cherries. Its wild note is what makes it unique.

The serving temperature of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC young and fruity is 16-18° C. We advise opening the bottle 2-3 hours prior to serving.

Combinations

  • Cold cuts
  • Red meats
  • Mutton and lamb
  • Game meat
  • Braised foods and elaborate meats
  • Spiced foods
  • Cured cheeses
  • Swordfish and salmon
  • First courses with filling and fresh pasta (e.g. ravioli)