Nose: refined scents of blackcurrant, ripe prune, mature plum. Intense and fruity with notes of coffee and chocolate. Flavour: Full and elegant on the palate; followed by a warm lingering sensation of thick texture. The tannins of the wood and wine are softened by alcohol and refreshed by a light acidity.
Pairings.
it matches well-structured first courses, barbecued meats, mature cheeses, eggs, game, red meats in general.
Tecnical sheet
Type of Wine: Red still Classification: DOCG Riserva – Colline Teramane Grape Varieties: Montepulciano Alcohol Content: 14,00% vol Production Area: ABRUZZO Altitude: 250/300 meters above the sea level Planting Density: 5000 vines/hectare Training System: Spur pruned cordon Harvest period: October
Vinification: The grapes are destemmed and crushed; maceration on the skins for 20/35 days; vacuum pressed Fermentation temperature: 30 °C Ageing: 24 months in French oak barrels Refining: 12 months in bottle conserved in air-conditioned area Storage: Lying down in cool, dark surroundings Aging capacity: 8/10 years Serving temperature: 18/20 °C