Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Prope DOC
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Grapes:
100% Montepulciano
First Vintage:
2016
Alcohol:
13.5% ABV
Format:
750 ml
Vineyards:
Located in the municipality of Controguerra (Abruzzo)
Altitude:
250–300 meters above sea level
Soils:
Medium-textured, rich in skeletal material
Training System:
Spurred cordon
Planting Density:
5,000 vines per hectare
Harvest:
Mid-October, hand-harvested in small boxes
Vinification & Aging:
Traditional red vinification with maceration on the skins under temperature control; matured in stainless steel and partially in oak to preserve fruit purity and structure
Color:
Deep ruby red with violet reflections
Nose:
Fresh red cherry, plum, and violet with delicate spicy undertones
Palate:
Smooth and balanced; ripe fruit supported by fine tannins and lively acidity leading to a clean, persistent finish
Body & Style:
Dry, medium-bodied Montepulciano; elegant, approachable, and true to its Abruzzo origin
Description
Intense, impenetrable ruby. Pervasive and complex with nuances of morello cherry, kirsch and ripe blackberry as well as hints of rain-soaked earth, ground coffee, tobacco and licorice. The mid palate savors the affinity between freshness and tannins which progresses into a lingering juicy finish.