Lumeggio - Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Doc

The grapes are harvested in the second decade of September, after a scrupulous selection they are de-stemmed, pressed and left to vinify in the presence of the skin for a short period, about 15 hours, at a low temperature in order to extract the varietal aromas.

We then proceed to a normal vinification, the so-called white fermentation, at a controlled temperature and selected yeasts.

VQPRD classification: Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Doc Lumeggio di Rosa.

Provenance: Vineyards located in Controguerra, on the hilly course that declines into the Adriatic.

Composition of the subsoil: Soil of medium texture 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 position.

Harvest and vinification period: The grapes are harvested in the second decade of September, after a scrupulous selection they are de-stemmed, crushed and left to vinify in the presence of the skin for a short period, about 15 hours, at a low temperature in order to extract the varietal aromas . We then proceed to a normal vinification, the so-called white fermentation, at a controlled temperature and selected yeasts.

Color: reminiscent of cherry, glossy, brilliant.

Bouquet: floral, distinct, characteristic and persistent.

Taste: dry, fresh, delicate texture with good gustatory persistence.

Gastronomy: It goes well with appetizers, light cured meats, sweet cheeses, fish and white meat dishes, vegetable flans.

Alcohol: 12.50% vol