Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2018 Gran Riserva - Naviganti

The montepulciano d'abruzzo grand reserve doc 2018 Michelangelo is obtained entirely from montepulciano d'abruzzo grapes in purity from the Teramo hills, it is a wine that reflects the territory of cultivation and production of a land that allows to obtain grapes with great body rich in soft and velvety tannins that enhance the flavor. its vineyards grow on clayey soils very suitable for the production of great red wines, all enjoying a very sunny exposure that allows the harvest to reach perfect ripeness. All the vineyards are cultivated in the green economy, a technical choice even before an ideological one, in order to make the most of its wines. From a careful selection made by hand of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo grapes, after a long maceration the refinement takes place in 30 hl Slavonian oak barrels for about 18 months and finally left to rest in the bottle for 6 months. \ n \ nSpecial edition navigation wines michelangelo montepulciano d'abruzzo doc 2018 \ n \ nVarieties - 100% montepulciano vines \ n \ nVineyard production area located in the hills north of the abruzzo region with an altitude of 200-300 meters above sea level \ n \ nLand - altitude: clayey soils of medium texture, rich in mineral components. \ n \ nViticulture: espalier with a density of 3800-4500 plants per hectare and grape production 70 q.li/ha. \ n \ nVintage - vinification: in the period of the second week of October, when phenolic maturity is reached, selecting only the best grapes. The grapes, after a slight withering on the vine, are harvested by hand and placed in special baskets. Cold maceration for 5 days at 4 ° c. And fermentation for 25 days at 24 ° c. \ n \ n Refinement - conservation: aging with passage in barriques for 12-15 months and refinement in the bottle for a further 12 months before being placed on the market. \ n \ nColor: ruby red with violet reflections tending to garnet Bouquet: aged with passage in cask for 12 months, it presents itself to the nose with interesting notes of ripe red fruit, morello cherry, plum, dried rose and licorice until it becomes more delicate with notes of morello cherry and floral scents of strawberry tree. Aromas and aromas that are easily found in the mouth with amplitude and elegance flavor: the taste is rich and round, harmonious, full, warm and enveloping with good body, is expressed with great intensity and a pleasant gustatory persistence. It is an important wine, with a remarkable structure and a balanced alcohol content. \ n \ nGood pairing: it goes well with red meats, braised meats, lamb, game and aged cheeses. It should be paired with rich and structured first courses. \ n \ nService temperature: 18 ° c