



Reference: VDI0301
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Doc Lumeggio of Rosso.
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 6 months, after which it is bottled. A bottle refinement of 2-3 months follows before going on sale.
VQPRD classification: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Doc Lumeggio di Rosso.
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 6 months, after which it is bottled. A bottle refinement of 2-3 months follows before going on sale.
Color: ruby red with violet reflections in youth.
Bouquet: red fruit, pleasant, persistent.
Taste: in the mouth it reveals a beautiful fullness, deep, full, round, harmonious, persistent with a licorice finish.
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