Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2021 - Fattoria La Valentina

TYPE Red wine

PRODUCTION AREA Municipalities of Scafa, San Valentino and Spoltore

VARIETY 100% Montepulciano d Abruzzo

TYPE OF SOIL Medium-textured clay

AGE OF THE VINEYARDS Average age of the vineyards from 25 to 35 years

VINIFICATION Harvest at the end of September. Destemmer pressing, followed by maceration and fermentation for about 7 days in vertical steel vats. Controlled and completely carried out malolactic conversion, followed by aging in steel and cement tanks (of which 20% in wood) for a period of 12 months. More bottlings are made starting 15 months after the harvest

TRAINING SYSTEM Abruzzo pergola

COLOR Dense and intense ruby nuance with violet reflections on the edge

BOUQUET The nose offers aromas of rose petals, delicate red fruits such as currants and raspberries, hints of dark spices such as pepper and cloves, and memories of undergrowth

PAIRINGS Timbales, lamb-like meats and medium-aged cheeses

TASTE The impact in the mouth is soft, with clear hints of cherry, blueberry and licorice, enhanced by a fresh and lively tannic texture that permeates the entire sip