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Cerasuolo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC wine — Valentini winery — Dionysus

Cerasuolo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC

by Valentini · Abruzzo, Italy

Awards & scores
  • Tre Bicchieri 2011Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2009 vintage
  • Tre Bicchieri 2010Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2008 vintage
Appellation
Cerasuolo d’AbruzzoDOC
Type
Rosé
Grapes
Montepulciano
Alcohol
14.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Rosé
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
14–16 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
ValentiniAbruzzo, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards are in the province of Pescara and are farmed organically without chemicals, although the estate is not certified organic.

Vinification

Fermentation occurs naturally in oak barrels without temperature control. The wine is bottled without filtration.

Tasting profile

Elegant, with notes of ripe red fruit, Mediterranean herbs and minerals.