Taste
Our sommelier has found this wine extraordinary during the blind taste process, highlighting the ripe fruit notes in the mouth. Its balance has been judged as excellent. This austere and full-bodied wine is an extraordinary combination of delicate and robust flavor produced from vineyards controlled by the winery. Its color is purple of low intensity with ruby reflections. It appears clear, displaying many legs on the glass when gently swirled. Its bouquet offers a pleasant combination of floral, fruity, and woody sensations inviting further soft inhalations which reveal the subtle aromas of coffee beans and oak overlaying a delicate dance of delightful geranium, blackcurrant, cherry, and blackberry fragrances. The first taste delivers the delicious sensation of firm, ripe fruit that entices you to savor this wine for a moment longer. The aftertaste whispers a pleasant and discernible lingering essence of cherry and blackberry enriched by an appreciable note of oak. Moreover its overall characteristics have been evaluated as highly representative of the typical Montepulciano D'Abruzzo making it highly appropriate for wine lovers looking for the original taste of Italy flavors.
Serving Tips
The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo pairs very well with any meat, pasta with any non-fish sauce, pizza, risotto, Kung Pao, barbecue, cheese, and salami. The Sommelier suggests this wine pairs well with grilled or roasted veal, beef or game meats. This full-bodied wine has such a broad pairing that it can be equally suitable for business events or slow and pleasant dining with family or friends. This wine should be enjoyed at temperature in the range of 60°F ÷ 64°F.
Wine Appellations
The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is cultivated today in all four provinces of the Abruzzo (Chieti, L'Aquila, Pescara and Teramo) at altitudes not exceeding 500 meters. The Montepulciano variety was developed through selection by the growers. It has displayed significant capacity for adaptation to different environments, which has facilitated its spread to other nearby territories.
The Winery
The winery that produces this wine is passionately devoted to the production of its wonderful creations. The farm is located in Abruzzi, where all grapes grow exposed to the South-East, on hills at 200m ÷ 500m above sea level. This farm pays attention to organic production, participating in Italian and USA certification programs for organic products. (Starting with the vintage 2008, this wine has received also the USDA organic certificate for the USA.)
Wine Care
MadeInItalyMall selects this wine relying on the best Italian professional Sommeliers with official Wine Tasting and Food Pairing certification as designated by the Italian Association of Sommeliers. In order to preserve the value of this wine, and the consumer's investment, it has been transported at the same controlled temperature from the cellar of the wine maker in Italy to the warehouse in the USA. The wine is stored in a facility maintained at a constant temperature of 57 °F and a humidity level of 65%. At this storing condition this wine may be aged up to 5 years. Once purchased, the wine should be kept at temperature in the range of 57°F ÷ 61°F preferably in a dark area. For a short time, it can be stored in a place in the dark with a fairly constant, moderate temperature.
