Red wine · Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
By Velenosi · Abruzzo, Italy
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC from the house of Velenosi. 100 % Montepulciano vinified in stainless steel: ruby robe with violet highlights, fresh and fruity nose of blackcurrant, strawberry and raspberry, round, savoury and juicy palate.
13,5 % volABV
Montepulciano d'AbruzzoAppellation
MontepulcianoGrape variety
RedColour
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ITasting notes
Profileindicative profile, typical of a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Body
LightPowerful
Tannins
SuppleTannic
Acidity
LowBright
Sweetness
DrySweet
Aromatic intensity
SubtleIntense
Tasting
Appearance
Ruby with violet highlights.
Nose
Fresh and fruity: blackcurrant, strawberry and raspberry.
Palate
Round and savoury, a lively impression, smooth-flowing and juicy.
Aromas
BlackcurrantStrawberryRaspberryPlumLiquorice
Pairings
Pasta in sauceRoasted meatsGrilled dishesCheeses
IIMaking & terroir
- Terroir
- Abruzzo — vines at 200–300 m, clay soils, Guyot training
- Grape variety
- Montepulciano 100 %
- Winemaking
- Skin maceration for ~20 days in stainless steel
- Maturation
- In stainless steel, unoaked
IIIThe producer
Cantine Velenosi, founded in 1984 in Ascoli Piceno by Angela Velenosi, is one of the leading wineries of central-eastern Italy, from the Marche to neighbouring Abruzzo.
VSpecifications
- Origin
- Abruzzo, Italy
- Format
- 75 cl bottle
- Packaging
- Case of 6
- Storage
- Away from light and heat
- Reference
- VIN-020
Information
- Colour
- Red
- Grape variety
- Montepulciano (100 %)
- Appellation
- Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
- ABV
- 13,5 % vol
- Serving temperature
- 16–18 °C
- Cellaring potential
- 3 to 5 years
The wine