CERASUOLO D’ABRUZZO D.O.C.

"Among the company's Montepulciano vineyards, we prefer those with a more gentle exposure to the sun. So that the sugar load is contained and the acidity is more sustained. This gives us a wine with a cherry colour, with aromatic notes of wild berries and a fresh, fine palate."

DENOMINATION

Cerasuolo D'Abruzzo D.O.C.

AREA OF PRODUCTION

Loc. Defenza, Mozzagrogna, Chieti

SOIL PROFILE

Medium mixture with clayey character

ALTITUDE

190 m a.s.l.

EXPOSURE

South - East

TYPE OF TRAINING

Vertical trellis, bilateral guyot 4000 vines/ha

VINEYARD AGE

Year of planting 2003

YIELD PER HECTARE

100 - 110 quintals

HARVESTING METHOD

Manual selection in the second ten days of September

GRAPE GRAPE

100% Montepulciano.

VINIFICATION

The Montepulciano grapes, being notoriously rich in anthocyanins, are pressed directly, deciding the degree of colouring of the must at this stage. This is followed by a natural decantation to ferment the clear must at a temperature between 12 and 14 °C. Finally, a refinement of about 120 days precedes bottling.

TASTING RECOMMENDATIONS

Ideal serving temperature:
8 - 10° C.

Pairings:
ideal with fish soups, but also accompanies pasta dishes and meat
delicate flavours.

We are a family-run business, we are independent winemakers strongly linked to traditions and territory. We personally treat our 20 hectares of vineyards divided into several plots with respect and dedication. We are located in the province of Chieti, in S. Maria Imbaro, a small village in the Frentane hills between the Costa dei Trabocchi and the Maiella. The sovereign vine of our farms is Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, which occupies a large part of the vineyards and is flanked by other important vines, such as Pecorino, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo and Montonico. You will be welcomed in a warm and familiar atmosphere, in the green countryside of Abruzzo.