Cerano Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC Riserva

Details

Category

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC RISERVA

Class

Red

Alcohol

14% vol.

Grape variety

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 100%

Vineyard

Cerano Estate (340 metres’ elevation), in Valle Peligna, Vittorito

Soil profile

Medium-textured, tending to clay

Training system

Vertical trellised, spurred cordon

Vineyard yield

90 q/ha

Harvest period

Hand-harvested in the last week in October - beginning of November.

Vinification

The grapes are de-stemmed and gently pressed, then the must macerates 15-20 days on the skins at a controlled temperature of 28-30°C. Following the fermentation, the wine matures for 12-18 months in 5-10hl tonneaux, then an additional 6-8 months in the bottle.

Sensory profile

TA deep ruby red with garnet highlights, it is marked by rich aromas of wild berryfruit and subtle notes of vanilla. Smooth and warm in the mouth, it features superb structure, delicate balance, and long-lingering aromas and flavours. It is an ideal partner to full-flavoured fare, including game, red meat, and aged cheeses.

Cellar ability:

5-8 years

Serving temperature

18°c (64 f)

Annual production

15,000 bottles of 750 ml, 500 magnums of 1.5l.

Regular size

750 ml

Comments:

Released in the fourth year following harvest