EmmeErre - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOP Riserva

Grape variety: Montepulciano 100%

Montepulciano is an indigenous grape variety from Abruzzo. The first written testimonies date back to the mid-1700s and describe the cultivation of Montepulciano in the Peligna valley (Abruzzo)

Since the last post-war period, its cultivation has extended to the entire coastal hilly area and today it is the main vine in the Abruzzo region. It is a plant capable of growing both in the internal mountainous areas and on the hills, up to the coastal areas.

Montepulciano grown on the Abruzzo pergola at an altitude of approximately 450m above sea level. on soils exposed to the south – south/east which tend to be calcareous and rich in stone.

Management of the vineyards according to the organic production method Reg. (EC) n. 834/2007

Harvest: The grapes from the … Riserva project are among the most sugary and maintain a high level of quality even in the less favorable years. The harvest of these grapes is carried out by hand in boxes of 20 kg each.

In the cellar: Maceration takes place in vertical winemakers with leaching programming and temperature control. The must is fermented with indigenous yeasts with approximately eight to ten days of maceration.

Refinement: Refinement until malolactic closure takes place in stainless steel tanks. Once the malolactic fermentation is completed, it is aged for at least 18 months in medium-large oak barrels, while only a part is aged in small 225-litre French oak barrels. Its evolution continues with subsequent refinement in the bottle.

Sensory characteristics: The wine is brilliant, with a ruby red color with light orange reflections. It has an intense, ethereal, spicy scent. In the mouth it is soft, with light and sweet tannins, very persistent.

Pairings: Charcuterie boards, grilled and baked meats, first courses with very structured sauces.

Serving temperature: 16-18 °C