CHIUSA GRANDE VINOSOPHIA MONTEPULCIANO

Classification of Wine

Red Still Wine

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

Varietal: 100% Montepulciano

Vintage: 2022

Vineyard Designation: Nocciano, Abruzzo, Italy

Soil: 400ft above sea level, dry gravelly clay loam

Pruning: Guyot

Yield: 10,000 Kg/ha

ABV: 13.5%

Sulfites: 43 mg/l

Winemaking

This wine is produced with Montepulciano grapes cultivated on young vineyards in Nocciano, following the principles of organic farming. Grape harvest takes place during the 1st and 2nd weeks of October, depending on ripeness. Grapes are picked by hand, respecting their wholeness and the organoleptic peculiarities that will come out with the wine. After the selection of the best grapes the same are pressed, and then skins are kept in contact with the

must for 10-15 days at a controlled temperature of 15°C for the first 3 days and at 28-30°C for the following

ones.

During this time, periodic pump overs are carried on in order to allow the extraction of the skins’ noble elements that will bring wine’s personality. After this extraction phase, the wine is separated from the

skins by soft pressing. A part of the mass is aged in wood for some months and then reassembled with the rest of the wine aged in steel tanks . Malolactic fermentation takes place in wood and steel

respectively.

Tasting Notes

Ruby red, intensely fruity and augmented by soft floral hints. Pleasantly soft on the palate with strong middle body and good persistence. Excellent with salami, pasta, matured cheeses and lean meat dishes.  Also pares with fish dishes and spicy tacos!

Serving Temperature: 18-20ᵒC and allow wine to breath.

TOC rating 94 Points

GOLD San Diego International Wine Competition 2024

Packaging Information

Bottle Size– 750 ml

Bottles/Case– 12

Case Size– 12” x 9.5” x 12”

Full Weight Case– 36lb

EAN 8026583000857

UPC  764210999266