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Malandrino Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC wine — Cataldi Madonna winery — Dionysus

Malandrino Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC

by Cataldi Madonna · Abruzzo, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesMontepulciano
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Cataldi MadonnaAbruzzo, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Montepulciano grapes grow near the Adriatic coast, on plots facing north-west.

Vinification

After harvest the grapes are gently pressed. The must macerates for 18–21 days with regular délestage, followed by alcoholic and malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine ages for a year, partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in cement tanks, then spends a further 3 months in bottle before release.

Tasting profile

Playful yet refined in character, with a rich taste and a lingering aroma.

Label / history

"Malandrino" is Italian for "rascal" or "rogue". The name came about spontaneously during a dinner shared by the winery's owners and their friends.