Ilico - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Doc

The grapes are generally harvested in the first ten days of October, after a careful selection, they are de-stemmed, pressed and vinified according to the traditional "red" method with a long maceration of the skin in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 28 ° C.

Once the malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is aged in 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels for a period of approximately 12 months, after which it is bottled.

This is followed by 8-10 months of bottle aging before going on sale.

VQPRD classification: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Doc Ilico.

Origin: The vineyards are located in the municipality of Controguerra at 260 meters above sea level.

Composition of the subsoil: Medium-textured soil tending to clayey.

Grapes: Montepulciano 100%.

Characteristics of the plants: The vineyards are grown with the 3mx3m Abruzzo pergola system and therefore about 1,100 vines per hectare, they are all in a hilly position.

Harvest and vinification period: The grapes are generally harvested in the first ten days of October, after a careful selection, they are de-stemmed, pressed and vinified according to the traditional "red" method with a long maceration of the skin in stainless steel vats. a controlled temperature of 28 ° C. Once the malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is aged in 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels for a period of approximately 12 months, after which it is bottled. This is followed by 8-10 months of bottle aging before going on sale.

Color: intense ruby ​​red.

Bouquet: fruity, slightly spiced, vanilla and black pepper.

Taste: fresh, savory with well balanced tannins, harmonious, persistent. Gastronomy It goes well with roasted red meats, braised meats, game, noble poultry, semi-aged cheeses; ideal with lamb and kid meat.

Alcohol: 13.50% vol