Vintage

2018

Production Area

The vineyards extend in the area of Pescosansonesco at 550 m.a.s.l., in the core of Grans Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park. The terroir is clay-calcareous, rich in organic matter, located on a slope facing north-east. The summer climate is dry and well ventilated.

Properties of the variety

The Montepulciano is an Abruzzo native variety: it prefers clayey soils, tolerates droughts and ripens late. The concentration of anthocianins is one of the highest in the world. Rich in tannins, it may result astringent if enjoyed young. The red fruit notes amaze for their intensity

Wineyard

100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, density of 5200 plants/ha, 100 tons/ha yield, mechanical harvest in the middle of October.

Vinification

In red: maceration and fermentation in steel tanks for 8 – 10 days with selected yeasts at controlled temperature (20 – 22 °C). Spontaneous malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

4 months in steel tanks, 2 months in the bottle. It should be stored at 16- 18° and consumed within 6 years from the harvesting date.

Organoleptic Analysis

Intense ruby red wine. Scents of violet, plums and cherry. The wine is full-bodied and persistent, shows a good acidity and has delicate and good tannins.