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Lupaia Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC wine — Castorani winery — Dionysus

Lupaia Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

by Castorani · Abruzzo, Italy

TypeRed
Grapes100% Montepulciano
LineLupaia
CastoraniAbruzzo, Italy

About this wine

Grapes

100% Montepulciano.

Vineyard and terroir

The vines are trained on horizontal and vertical trellises. The yield is 10 tonnes per hectare, and the grapes are harvested by hand in October.

Ageing

The wine matures sur lie for 12 months in concrete tanks, followed by 12 months in 500 L oak barrels.

Technical data

Alcohol: 13.5% vol.

Tasting profile

Intense ruby red. The aroma combines concentrated red-fruit notes with spice. The palate is rich and full-bodied, finishing with mature-fruit flavours.

Serving and pairing

Suited to grilled meat and red-meat dishes prepared with herbs.