Testarossa Cerasuolo
Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo Superiore DOP
The Testarossa Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Superiore DOP wine from the Terre Aquilane subzone is 100% made from the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grape, cultivated in the vineyards located in the municipality of Capestrano at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level within the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park.
Sensory Analysis – Intense cherry pink color, pronounced notes of fresh red fruits such as strawberry and cherry. On the palate, pleasant acidity and minerality harmoniously blend with a soft structure, offering remarkable balance.
Food Pairings – Pallotte cac’ e ove, white meats, fish soup, aged canestrato cheese.
Technical features
Vintage
2023
Production Area
The vineyards extend in the area of Capestrano at 450 m.a.s.l., in the core of Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park.
This area is characterized by high temperature ranges between day and night that preserve the acidity and enhance the synthesis of aromas. The soil, which is sandy and pebbly, confer the wine with minerality and saltiness.
Vineyard
Density of 5200 plants/ha, 120 tons/ha yield, mechanical harvesting in the first decade of October.
Vinification
In stainless steel vats on its fine lees and subsequent aging in the bottle.
Ageing
It should be stored at 14 – 16 °C and preferably consumed within 10 years from the harvest.
| Alcohol | 13,50 – 14,00 % v/v |
| Sugar | 0,30 – 0,50 g/l |
| pH | 3,15 – 3,20 |
| Total acidity | 6,50 – 7,00 g/l |
| Volatile acidity | 0,20 – 0,30 g/l |
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