Terre Casali Montepulciano

Classification of Wine

Red Still Wine

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

Varietal: 100% Montepulciano

Vintage: 2015

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. Winemaking is carried out in respect of tradition and observing the most modern winemaking methods. Brief cryomaceration with the best grapes for about 7-10 days at a controlled temperature of about 15°C for the first 2 days and at 25-27°C for the following ones. Separated with a soft pressing and allowed to go through both alcoholic & malolactic fermentation.  Aged in steel, stabilized and bottled.

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 92 Points