Desiderio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2019 - Tenuta Ferrante

Type: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC Grapes: Montepulciano 100% Altitude and location of the vineyards: 200 meters above sea level - Municipality of Lanciano Type of soil: Clayey, basically calcareous Position and exposure: Hilly, South, South - West exposure Age of the vines: 15 years Plant density: 3,000 plants / hectare Yield per hectare: 120 q Training system : Guyot Harvest: Manual, around the middle of October Vinification: The maturation of the skins lasts for 10 days, during which several pumping over ensure the rational color extraction. Controlled fermentation temperature (26 ° C). Limited pressing, the final fractions richer in hard tannins are separated. Malolactic fermentation Refinement and Maturation: After storage in the tank, the wine is decanted into small oak barrels with a capacity of 225 liters, where it ages for 12 months. In the bottle it rests for 3 months before being marketed Alcoholic content: 14% - Dry extract: 28g / l Total acidity: 5.50 - Ph: 3.50 - Residual sugars: 4gr / l Organoleptic characteristics: Ruby red color with violet reflections Perfume ripe and intense, with hints of black cherry and pleasant spicy nuances intense body, pleasant tannic sensation integrated in a balanced finish of the mouth pleasantly spicy aftertaste sensation Pairings: First courses in red sauce, roasted meats, aged cheeses Serving temperature: 18 - 20 ° C.