Binomio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva DOC 2019 - Fattoria La Valentina

TYPE Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC - "Binomio"

PRODUCTION AREA San Valentino in Abruzzo Cittiere. Altitude from about 300-350 m asl. Full South exposure.

VARIETY Montepulciano 100%, Clone Africa Binomio.

TYPE OF SOIL Medium-textured clay

AGE OF VINEYARDS More than 35 years.

VINIFICATION In the cellar we rely on a non-invasive approach. We use simple oenological practices that allow us to obtain a fresh and clean wine, not over-extracted. Destemming of the grapes. Maceration and fermentation in vertical vats. Drawing off, pressing and malolactic fermentation. Racking into new and second passage barriques.

TRAINING SYSTEM Very open awning

COLOR Dark ruby with a red viscose edging.

BOUQUET Very intense nose of concentrated wild strawberries, blackberries, other wild red fruits and spices.

PAIRINGS Callara-style sheep, baked and grilled meats, very aged cheeses.

TASTE The palate is powerful, thick with mature and important tannins but in great balance. It closes without sharp edges, fresh and with a remarkable aromatic persistence.

NOTES Binomio was born as a bet between two wine producers in 1998. The idea was to produce a large reserve of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, sumptuous but modern. Binomio is an intense and structured wine, which expresses all the richness, power and aromatic persistence of the great Abruzzo grape. It is an evolved and complex version of Montepulciano, which is aged for a long period of time in barrique. The use of wood helps to tame the youthful impetuousness of the grape and to make its tannins softer and more pleasant, giving the wine a more harmonious and balanced face. Thanks to these characteristics, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva DOC Binomio can be forgotten in the cellar even for ten years, a period in which the tannin will lose its roughness and become softer and smoother.

AGING Aging for a period of 15 months, choice of barriques, racking, no binding and light filtration before bottling.