Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is one of the main Italian grown varieties, and most of all it shows a very high versatility. Our version wishes to underline one of the main qualities of these grapes: the ability to obtain extremely pleasant wines, with an authentic personality. Its pleasntness derives from the fruit notes and the clean finish, the excellent balance among tannins, structure,and acidity; its authenticy, instead, appears through the great ability of these grapes to always show the best quality and recognisability even in the most difficult vintanges.

Grapes: Montepulciano 100%

First year of production: 2004

Production area: Municipality of Roseto degli Abruzzi

Vineyard: Planted on a soil 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 200 mt above sea level. The plant density goes from the 1600 per hectar of the canopy to the 5000 per hectar of the cordon. The agronomic management is lead in compliancy with the regulations for organic agricolture.

Winemaking: After destemming and a soft pressing, must is let to ferment at a temperature of 26-28°C in a steel tank for 10/12 days. Once alcoholic fermentation is completed, wine undergoes malolactic fermentation, after which part of the wine goes through a short refining period in a oak barrels.

The winemaker's notes: Of a ruby red color with purple reflections, it shows an intense bouquet of fresh red fruit and strawberries;on the palate, a medium bodied wine, with an intense fruit lingering final.

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

The ideal pairing: Roasted Lamb Leg