MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO
ITALY
MONTEPULCIANO 100 %
COLOUR:
Deep ruby red with violet highlights.
AROMAS:
Attractive ripe fruity bouquet.
PALATE:
Soft, ripe fruity flavours, with hints of cherry. Light in body, soft tannins and delicious acidity.
AGEING POTENTIAL:
This wine has been made to be enjoyed when youthful and fresh.
BACKGROUND:
The specially selected Montepulciano grapes are crushed and the must is left on the skins for 4-8 days in order to extract the perfect colour. The must is then placed in special vats where fermentation is completed in 8-10 days at 25-30°C resulting in a fresh, juicy light red wine.
FOOD MATCH:
Ideal with lamb, casseroles, barbeques and other meat dishes. It also matches chocolate desserts.
WINE ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 12%
Titratable acidity 5.5g/litre
pH 3.45
Residual Sugar 4g/litre
WINEMAKER:
Alessandro Botter, Casa Vinicola Botter Carlo
