"Costamorro", Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane D.O.C.G., comes from the best grapes grown in Montipagano Farm vineyards. Coming from the vineyard with a south west exposure, where the intense irradiation allows a perfect ripening of the grapes, Costamorro is a great version of Montepulciano, managing to match the strength and character typical of this vine and of this area, with a natural elegance. "Costamorro" is named after the vineyard "Costa a Morro", indicanting the side of the hill overlooking the small village of Morro d'Oro.

Grapes: Montepulciano 100%

First year of production :2003

Production area: Municipality of Roseto degli Abruzzi

Vineyard: Planted on a sail with a perfect balance between sand and clay, and a good presence of stones, ideal for winegrowing, it has a south west exposure and it is situated at about 200mt above sea level. The plant density is of 5000 per hectar, cordon trained with a very short pruning in order to keep production within 50 and 60 quintals per hectar. The agronomic management is lead in compliancy with the regulations for organic agricolture.

Grape harvest: Is made by hand, normally during the first decade of October and anyhow never before grapes have reached a perfect phenolic maturity.

Winemaking: After destemming and a soft pressing, must is let to ferment at temperature of 27-29°C in a steel tank for 12/14 days on native yeasts, thus allowing development of the structure and aromatic notes typical of these grapes. Later, wine undergoes malolactic fermentation which always takes place in steel tanks, before passing to a refining period of 12-14 months in barrique. After botting, Costamorro finds itself in bottle in thermoconditioned environment, for about 6-8 months.

The winemaker's notes: Of a ruby red color, with purple reflections, it has a very intese bouquet, spicy, with notes recalling liquorice and sour cherry; on the palate, it tastes soft and well balanced, where fresheness and tannins appear well integrated.

How to serve: At a temperature of 18°C, in ballon glass

Avaliable bottles: 0,750 cl

The ideal pairing: Roasted steer skewers