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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
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Production zone: Vasto / Pollutri / Casalbordino (Province of Chieti)
Vine type: Montepulciano
Denomination: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo D.O.C.
Type of vineyard: Spurred cord / canopy
Year planted: 1999 / 1980
Land area: 08.00.00 hectares
Vineyard position: South East exposure
Altitude: 210 metres above sea-level
Density: 3300 vines per hectare (spurred cord) / 1600 vine per hectare (canopy)
Production: 4 kg per vine (spurred cord) / 8 kg per vine (canopy)
Vinification period: from October 5th to 20th
Type of vinification: Maceration with skins at 27°C for at least 6–8 days, followed by aging in cement and stainless steel vats
Chemical characteristics: 13% Alcohol/Vol.
Reaches full expression: 2-3 years
Colour: Ruby red
Nose: Persistent with hints of mature red fruits, jams, and slight notes of cinnamon and vanilla
Palate: Balanced and harmonious with a touch of pleasant tannins
Best with the following Abruzzese cuisine: Potato gnocchi, “sagnette e fagioli” (pasta with beans), lamb, and stuffed rabbit
Ideal serving temperature: 16°-18°C