Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOP 2019 - Feudo Antico

Feudo Antico - Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Feudo Antico Line PDO wine (last year on the market) Protected Designation of Origin A medium-bodied Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, which smells of red fruit, with hints of cherry and subtle spicy notes. On the table it expresses its best with appetizers, savory first courses, meat main courses, fresh and semi-aged cheeses. Municipality where the vineyards are located Tollo, Giuliano Teatino Grapes Montepulciano 100% Altitude asl 130/150 meters Type of clayey loamy soil Exposure East, South-East Age of the vines 15/20 years Density of planting vines / hectare 1,600 Yield per hectare 130 q Shape of breeding tent Harvest period first week of October Vinification : crushing and destemming of the grapes, soft pressing, maceration of the skins at a controlled temperature for 6/8 days . Fermentation temperature 28 ° C. Partial malolactic fermentation . Aging 6 months in stainless steel tanks with frequent batonnage. Alcohol content 12.50% vol Dry extract 31 gr / I Total acidity 5.5 Ph 3.45 Residual sugars 2.5 gr / I Ruby red color with violet reflections Odor red fruit, with hints of marasca cherry and fine spicy notes Taste of medium-bodied, delicate, slightly tannic savory. Temperature 18 ° C Excellent combinations with appetizers, savory first courses, meat main courses, fresh and semi-aged cheeses