FEATURES
TYPE: Red
GRAPE VARIETY: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 100%
DENOMINATION: Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Doc Riserva
VINTAGE: 2019
PRODUCTION AREA: Province of Chieti
EXPOSURE: South East
ALTITUDE: 380 m a.s.l.
SOIL: Medium-textured, with a tendency to clay
TRAINING SYSTEM: Guyot
AVERAGE PRODUCTION PER HECTARE: 80 q/hectare
HARVEST: Manual
PERIOD: October
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14,5% Vol.
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 5 g/l
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5,5 g/l
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 14 - 16°
TASTING NOTES
TO THE EYE: Garnet red
ON THE NOSE: Red fruit jam with cocoa and vanilla
PALATE: Excellent structure with soft, sweet and persistent tannins, spicy with toasted hints of coffee
and ripe fruit
FOOD PAIRINGS
Cured meats, pasta dishes, roasts and cheeses
WINEMAKING SYSTEM
Techniques of the past with contemporary style and taste. Particular and exclusive winemaking technique of the Di Carlo family. Fermentation of the must in cement tanks, amphorae and oak barrels. Decanting with natural decantation and subsequent aging in the bottle.
The Giannicola Di Carlo Winery represents a winery with a long tradition in the production of quality wines, founded in 1940 by Giannicola Di Carlo. Passed down from generation to generation, the winery has kept its love for the land and the art of winemaking intact, becoming a respected name in the world of wine.
Its vineyards extend over splendid hills, offering an ideal environment for the development of the vines, cultivated with care and attention according to traditional and environmentally friendly methods. The selected grapes reflect the authenticity of the territory, contributing to the production of quality wines which are the result of the dedication and constant commitment of the winery.
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