Wine

Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo DOC

Cerasuolo D'Abruzzo d.oc.

WINEMAKER NOTES
“Among the vineyards of Montepulciano we prefer that with a more delicate sun exposure. So that the sugar load is contained and the acidity is more sustained. This gives us a cherry-colored wine with fruity aromatic notes and a fresh and fine palate.”
DENOMINATION

Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo D.O.C.

LOCATIONS OF VINEYARDS

Loc. Defenza, Mozzagrogna, Chieti

SOIL TYPE

Limestone clay mix

ALTITUDE

190 m above sea level

EXPOSURE

South – East

CULTIVATION SYSTEM

Espalier vines, bilateral guyot, 4000 vines/Hectare

VINE AGE

Planting year 2003

YEALD PER HECTARE

10 – 11 tons

HARVESTING METHODS

Hand selection in late September

GRAPE VARIETY

Montepulciano 100%.

VINIFICATION

The montepulciano grapes, known to be rich in anthocyanins, are pressed directly by deciding the degree of coloring of the must at this stage. There follows a natural decantation to ferment clear must at a temperature of 12 to 14 ° C. Finally, an aging of about 120 days before bottling.

HOW TO SERVE

Advised temperature:
8 – 10° C.

Grape variety

100% Montepulciano

Alcohol

13 % – 13,5 %

Food matching

Excellent with fish stew, delicate meat and pasta dishes.