San Clemente Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Riserva DOC 2018 - Cantina Zaccagnini

TYPE Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC – Terre di Casauria Riserva VARIETY Montepulciano PRODUCTION AREA Region of Abruzzo TRAINING SYSTEM Tendone and Espalier TYPE OF SOIL Medium-textured clayey HARVEST PERIOD Usually medium-late VINIFICATION Soft pressing of the grapes, maceration in oak vats with punching down manual and fermentation at controlled temperature MATURATION AND REFINEMENT Once the alcoholic fermentation is complete, it is aged in wooden vats for at least 9 months; subsequent refinement in steel tanks. It rests another six months in the bottle. ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS Colour: Deep ruby red with violet reflections. Smell: The aromatic panorama is broad, with immediate floral scents of rose and fruity scents of berries (especially blueberry jam), followed by spicy notes of licorice, cumin, white pepper and mineral notes of graphite that range on the horizon. Taste: Decidedly material and voluminous sip, even if dynamic and endowed with a gustatory rhythm dictated by vital tannins and vibrant freshness. LONGEVITY IN THE BOTTLE On the market on average 30 months after the harvest, given the characteristics of acidity and tannin, it can age in the bottle for at least 8/10 years. STORAGE METHODS Cool and dry place TRANSPORT METHODS Room temperature ALCOHOL CONTENT 14.5% vol SERVING TEMPERATURE 16-18°C