Cofanetto Selezione di famiglia Testarossa Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2007, 2008, 2009 e 2010 - Pasetti

PRODUCTION AREA: The vineyards extend in the Municipality of Pescosansonesco at 550 m slm within the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park. The soil is characterized by a clayey-limestone matrix, rich in organic matter, sloping, facing north-east. The summer climate is dry and well ventilated. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VARIETY: Montepulciano is an autochthonous variety from Abruzzo: it prefers clayey soils, tolerates drought well and ripens late. The concentration of anthocyanins is among the highest in the world. Rich in tannins, it can be astringent especially if drunk young. The notes of red fruits surprise with their intensity. WINE VINEYARD 100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, density of 5200 vines/ha, yield of 100 quintals/ha, manual harvesting in boxes towards the end of October and the beginning of November. VINIFICATION In red: maceration and fermentation in steel for 8 - 10 days with selected yeasts at a controlled temperature of 22 - 24 °C. Spontaneous MLF. AGING In cement tanks, 24 months in 2nd - 3rd passage French oak barriques and subsequent aging in the bottle. To be kept at 14 -16 °C and preferably consumed within 15 years of the harvest. SENSORY ANALYSIS Deep ruby red colour. Hints of ripe red fruit, dried violets and undergrowth such as plums, black cherries and strong tertiary aromas of eucalyptus, licorice, chocolate and tobacco. Warm, robust wine with elegant tannins, good structure and long persistence.