Chronicon
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
type
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
grape variety
Montepulciano
area of production
Abruzzo region
vine training system
Tendone and espalier
type of soil
Clayey of medium texture
harvesting period
Usually medium-late
winemaking
Soft pressing of the grapes, submerged cap maceration with fermentation at controlled temperature and racking when the established criteria are reached.
ageing and maturing
Matured in steel and possibly in wooden vats, further ageing in the bottle.
tasting notes
Color: Ruby red with distinctive consistency and brilliance and garnet reflections. Aroma: Intense aroma, typical of the grape variety and of particular complexity and finesse. It is characterized by floral notes of violets and fruity notes of crunchy cherries. Nuances of white pepper and vanilla appear, stretching out with tertiary hints of undergrowth. Taste: Robust and full-bodied with well-balanced tannins and woody notes.
lifespan_in_the_bottle
On sale on average 2 years after harvest. It can be aged in the bottle for at least 5 or 7 years.
storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place
transport instructions
Room temperature
alcohol content
13% vol
serving temperature
15-17°C