CC Montepulciano 2016

Description

A medium-bodied Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, with the aroma of red fruit and hints of morello cherry and delicate spicy notes. At the table it pairs well with entrées, strong flavored pasta dishes, meat, and soft and medium-aged cheeses.

SOIL AND METHOD OF CULTIVATION

Area and Location of vineyards: Tollo

Type of grapes: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 100%

Altitude: (above sea level) 130/150 meters

Soil type: clay-limestone

Exposition to sun: south-east

Age of vines: 15/20 years

Density of cultivation vines/hectare: 1.600 vines

Yield of product per hectare: 130 q

Method of cultivation: canopy

Harvest period: beginning of October

VINIFICATION

Type and time of maceration of the skins: maceration of the skins at controlled temperature
Temperature of fermentation: around 28°C

Malolactic Fermentation: partial

Refinement: in stainless steel tanks for 6 months

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Alcohol degree 12,5% vol

Total dry extract 31 gr/l

Total acidity 5,6 gr/l

pH 3,45

Residual sugar 2,5 gr/l

DESCRIPTION

Color: ruby red with violet reflexes

Fragrance small red berry fruits, wild cherry, violets, delicate and spicy

Taste: full bodied, well structured with soft and well-balanced tannins

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Temperature: 18°C

[from Cantina Tollo documentation]