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AREA OF PRODUCTION
Select vineyards located near the village of Loreto Aprutino in the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo area.
GRAPE VARIETIES
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (100%).
SOIL
Stony, calcareous, well structured and drained. Altitude: 300 meters above sea level.
VINIFICATION
Following a selective hand harvest in early October, the grapes stalks are removed and the subsequently crushed grapes undergo a traditional temperature controlled fermentation on the skins in stainless steel. On the second day the skins are discarded in order to reap the best perfumes with limited tannin and color extraction. Subsequently, a cold maceration is applied. The must is further fermented with select yeast in stainless steel temperature controlled stainless steel vats for almost a week at 15-17°C.
FLAVORS
Brilliant light ruby red color. Raspberry, blackberry cherry and red fruit.
Complex red fruit notes paired to a pleasant acidity.
TOTAL PRODUCTION 30.000 bottles
Superb in the spring months with light salads, and marinated white meats.
Best enjoyed at 15°C.
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