Abruzzo Wines

Historic vine and our workhorse. Strong and gentle in character and softness (as it is also said of the people of Abruzzo). Obtained from native grapes and selected in the harvest. Plant in rows 1/2 height exposed to solagna on calcareous-clayey soil. Appearance of cardinal red color with purplish reflections tending to blue. Excellent and well structured. Fruity and spicy bouquet, intense flavor and good body. Ideal with grilled red meats and more, salami and aged cheeses.

Obtained from native grapes and selected in the harvest. Appearance of straw yellow color with greenish reflections. On the nose it is fresh and floral with notes of white berry flowers and balsamic notes on the aftertaste. Ideal with all seafood cuisine, it also goes well with appetizers and delicate main courses.

Vine rediscovered a few years ago, widespread throughout the Abruzzo region. The name "pecorino" is given by the sheep's face shape of the bunch and by the fact that when the shepherds passed through during the transhumance, the sheep stopped to graze the leaves of this vine. Cantina Wilma obtains its wine from the "Pecorino" vine with low-row plantings on sandy calcareous soil. Appearance of yellow color, excellent fruity bouquet. The flavor is harmonious and of good quality. Ideal with all seafood cuisine, it also goes well with appetizers and delicate main courses.

Obtained from native grapes and selected in the harvest. Appearance of intense cherry color with pink reflections. On the palate it is fruity with notes of black cherry and cherry. Pairings: throughout the meal.

Brilliant pink with a fine and persistent perlage. Perfect with shellfish, raw fish and fish soups. Excellent with pizza, cold cuts, and as an aperitif

Light yellow colour, fine and persistent grain. Its ideal combination is as an aperitif and with fish-based dishes, with oysters, Parmesan, cheeses.

IO Selva delle Mura, from 100% montepulciano grapes is a still and dry natural wine. The harvest takes place at the end of October and before fermentation it macerates on the skins for a few days and only then is it fermented at a controlled temperature of about 28 ° C. The malolactic fermentation takes place in barrique where it refines for 15 months followed by 12 months in the bottle. Bottling takes place 2 years after the harvest.

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is produced with only Montepulciano grapes raised with the classic Abruzzo pergola. The vineyard is about 20 years old with a yield of 95 quintals per hectare. The harvest takes place towards the second half of October. After a couple of days of maceration on the skins, the must is fermented at a controlled temperature of 28 ° C. Both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation occur spontaneously. Refine 6 months in steel. Nic Tartaglia 's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo has a very intense ruby red color, distinct aromas of black cherry in alcohol, dark notes such as tobacco and pepper. A full-bodied, enveloping, full-bodied wine. Good flavor and important tannin. Absolutely to try with the arrosticini!

A wine signed by Abruzzo, Ginesia Montelpulciano D'Abruzzo (DOP) is made from 100% organic Montepulciano grapes. This wine has a strong ruby red color, with cherry red reflections. Ginesia Montelpulciano D'Abruzzo is a medium-bodied wine with soft tannins, it pairs perfectly with a variety of meat sauces or grilled red meats. Innovative Packaging: With our love for nature together with our passion for wine, Menicucci Vini presents Ginesia with the innovative, unique and modern Helix packaging. A perfect combination between the glass bottle with internal threads in the mouth and the cork stopper with ergonomically designed threads, offering a quality image, excellent preservation of taste and environmental benefits.

Type Abruzzo Pecorino doc Superiore 2020 Alcohol 14.5% vol. Grape variety Pecorino 100% Production area: Abruzzo Exposure South, South-east Soil type Medium texture - Clayey Training system (Espalier) Yield per hectare 100 quintals Harvest Manual with selection of the bunches.