Valentino - Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC

Grapes: 100% Montepulciano

Production area: Torino di Sangro

Exposure and altitude: North-west; 180 meters above sea level.

Type of soil: Dark medium-textured

Cultivation system: Abruzzo pergola 2.50m x 2.50m, renewed branch

Plant density: 1600 plants per hectare

Harvest period: From 1 to 10 October (variable data)

Maceration: Pressing and maceration with the skins at low temperature for a few hours

Fermentation: Pressing and clarification of the must; inoculation with selected yeasts; duration of 11 days, of which 2 days at 18 ° C and the others at 16 ° C; at the end of fermentation, decanting and sulphitation

Aging: In stainless steel tanks with inert gas protection; clarification and bottling

Alcohol: 12.5%

Organoleptic characteristics: Cherry pink color; fruity notes of raspberry, cherry and pomegranate; floral notes of geranium and freesia; fresh and savory, persistent, soft and balanced

Gastronomic combination: It goes well with fresh and light dishes, or with risotto, white meats and grilled fish. Also excellent as an aperitif. Serve at 12 ° C