Grape variety: 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

TERROIR AND VINEYARD FEATURES

Area: Chieti

Altitude: 130 from sea level

Soil type: clay-alkaline, declination 10%

Exposure to the sun: South-East

Age of vines: 8 years

Density of vines per hectare: 3.000

Cultivation system: rows (filare)

Yield per hectare: 120 quintals

Harvesting: hand-picked in the first week of September

VINIFICATION

Process: After the destemming, the grapes are pressed and the must is soon brought to 12 °C temperature to avoid uncontrolled fermentation. Once the must has arrived to the steel tanks, fermentation is activated using a unique ferment which gives to our wine its own personality.

Fermentation temperature: 16 °C

Ageing: 4 months in steel tanks under controlled temperatures and without oxygen, short refinement in bottle

Alcohol: 13%

SERVING INFORMATION AND FOOD PAIRING

Temperature: 12 °C

Food pairing: pasta, pizza, fresh cheeses, seafood

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS

Color: pink

Aroma: exotic fruits

Taste: supple and delicate