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Italia Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC

by Araldica · Piedmont, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesMontepulciano
LineAdria Vini
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
AraldicaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown along Italy’s southeastern Adriatic coast.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand. The must ferments in small batches at 28–30 °C with daily pump-overs, followed by malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine matures in oak barrels for nine months before bottling.

Tasting profile

Fruity, with soft tannins.

Label / history

Adria Vini was founded in 2003 as a joint venture between Boutinot and Araldica Castelvero, with the aim of producing quality Italian wines from local grape varieties. Claudio Manera of Araldica Castelvero and Lella Burdese of Boutinot’s Italian division oversee grape selection, winemaking, maturation, blending and bottling.