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