Grapes: Montepulciano 100% Color: Red Capacity: 750 ml Production Area: Ortona Winemaking: The natural low yield per hectare of the old vineyards and the manual harvesting delayed until the last week of October allow to obtain grapes with a high sugar content and great structure phenolic. The wines, after fermentation, are very structured and rich and surprise for the softness of the tannins. Il Colle dei Venti Montepulciano, after a short aging in barriques (6 months in second passage barriques, 70% French 30% American wood) which softens the tannins, without altering the intense fruity notes, is ready to be drunk young, however it bears a further period of aging in the bottle is very good. Sensory Characteristics: Clear in color, compact, very consistent, ruby red with purple reflections. The olfactory examination reveals excellent intensity and good complexity, hints of ripe red fruit, amaretto, marzipan and sweet spices are recognized. On the palate it is dry and warm, soft with fine tannins that are velvety to the touch. It is a wine of excellent flavor and good balance. Pairings: Easy to drink wine, good with robust first courses and important roasts. Excellent with aged cheeses. Temperature: 18-20 ° C Alcohol content: 13% Wine Idea: This Montepulciano dAbruzzo wine is obtained from old vineyards cultivated, in the Abruzzo pergola, in the splendid Colle dei Venti area, a natural balcony on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Municipality of Ortona.
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Data sheet
Grape variety | Montepulciano |
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Format | 750 ml |
Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
Region | Abruzzo |
Name | Montepulciano d'Abruzzo |
Vintage | 2021 |
Disciplinary | D.O.C. |