REGION

Abruzzo.

VINEYARDS

From 6 hectares of beautiful hillside vineyards, with an average age of 10 years, extended over the sunny Bucchianico hills, in the province of Chieti. Medium calcareous clay soils at an altitude of about 280 meters above sea level. The remarkable thermal excursions determine optimal conditions to give rise to high quality grapes.

GRAPES

100% Montepulciano, guyot-trained vineyards with low and selected yields per hectare.

VINIFICATION

Bunches are hand picked. Soft pressing and traditional red vinification, followed by a 30 days maceration on the skins in inox tanks.

AGEING

The wine is refined for 18 months in small oak barrels of 5 hl, then it evolves in inox tanks before bottling.

TASTING NOTES

Intense ruby red color with violet hues. Vinous bouquet accompanied by a balance of fruity and spicy notes with hints of maraschino cherry and ripe plum. Dry and slightly tannic taste.

ANALYSIS

Alcohol 14,5% Vol; Total acidity 5,5 g/l; Residual sugar 8 g/l.