Conte Genoino Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOC Riserva 2016 - Cantine De Luca

NomeConte Genoino Category: red Producer Azienda Agricola F.lli De Luca Denomination Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Doc Riserva Grapes Montepulciano 100% Clayey soil, moderately calcareous, sub-alkaline Climate Mediterranean, characterized by strong thermal excursions due to the mountain breezes coming from the nearby Maiella massif Alcohol 14.00 / 14.50% Production Area 5.5 gr / L Producer this wine is obtained from a particular vineyard located in Castel di Sette in the municipality of Mozzagrogna, on a gently sloping hill facing south-east, 7 km away from the sea and 20 km from the Maiella massif. The vineyard from which this wine is produced is about 40 years old. Vinification The vineyard from which this wine is obtained is the last to be harvested (end of October) when the grapes have reached a stage of overripe therefore it is produced only in the best years. The grapes are harvested by hand and meticulously selected, placed in crates and transported to the cellar to be destemmed and crushed. The maceration at controlled temperature continues for 30 days, at the end of which the soft pressing takes place, the malolactic fermentation completed, the wine is decanted into oak barrels where it remains 24-30 months to be finally put in the bottle, where it remains to refine first. to be marketed. Characteristics of the Wine: intense ruby red color, over the years it tends to garnet, immediately expresses a hint of plum jam and dark chocolate with a tendency to ethereal. On the palate it maintains the complexity and roundness suggested on the nose, supported by the power of the tannin. It expresses itself velvety and soft for exciting encounters with very important sauces. Food Pairing: It is enhanced with red meats, game, truffles and mature cheeses