Casabianca Montepulciano

MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO DOC

Tasting notes

Colour: intense ruby colour;
Nose: Fruity with aromas of ripe fruits, mineral notes and jam;
Flavour: The taste is fresh, soft and full-flavored thanks to its silky smooth tannins. The aftertaste is very persistent.
Pairings: it matches well-structured first courses, barbecued meats, mature cheeses, eggs, game, red meats in general.

Technical sheet

Type of wine: Red still
Classification : DOC
Grape varieties: Montepulciano
Alcohol content: 13.00% vol
Production area: ABRUZZO
Altitude: 250/300 meters above the sea level
Planting density: 4000 vines/hectare
Training system: Spur pruned cordon and Tendone
Harvest period: October
Vinification: The grapes are destemmed and crushed; the juice is inoculated with indigenous yeast and maceration on the skins for 14-20 days.The fermentation is called “spontaneous”; after racking the wine is kept in stainless steel vessels
Fermentation temperature: 30° C
Ageing: 6 months in French oak barrels
Refining: in bottle; conserved in air-conditioned area
Storage: lying down in cool, dark surroundings
Ageing capacity: 3/5 years
Serving temperature: 18/20 °C