"A soil that is very rich in stones ensures high drainage of rainwater and consequently high soil warming. This results in a low yield per hectare of grapes and a high concentration of metabolites in the must. The result is a wine with a high alcohol potential and significant tannin content. The ageing potential of this wine is very high, only after several years of refinement can its essence be appreciated."
DENOMINATION
Motepulciano D'Abruzzo D.O.C.
PRODUCTION AREA
Loc. Ponticelli, Santa Maria Imbaro, Chieti
SOIL PROFILE
Medium mixture, pebbly
ALTITUDE
260 m a.s.l.
EXPOSURE
South - East
TYPE OF TRAINING
Abruzzi pergola, 1600 vines/Ha
VINEYARD AGE
Year of planting 1999
YIELD PER HECTARE
70 - 80 quintals
HARVESTING METHOD
Manual selection in the second ten days of October
GRAPE GRAPE
100% Montepulciano.
VINIFICATION
Destemming and crushing. Fermentation and maceration of the skins at a temperature of 28°C for more than 20 days in small steel vats. Malolactic fermentation takes place naturally in barriques where the wine is aged for about 24 months. Refinement in bottle for at least six months before release.
TASTING SUGGESTIONS
Ideal serving temperature:
16-20°C.
Pairings:
An ideal companion for tasty and elaborate dishes with a high degree of flavour such as stews, stews, roast lamb and the typical sheep's milk roasts of our region.
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.
Via Prov. Della Rocca, 17, 66030, Santa Maria Imbaro, Italy
