APRUTIUM

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

T his wine's strength and character are typical of this grape variety. Deep red in colour with slight orange nuances, it boasts an intense and lingering bouquet with spiced notes of vanilla, cinnamon and licorice. It is wonderfully toasty on the palate with an excellent structure and just the right amount of tannin. Wonderful with hearty appetizers like aged salami and ripe cheeses. It brings life to pasta dishes with meat sauces, mushrooms and truffles and pairs beautifully with main courses of either red meats or wild fowl.

Keep in a dark place at: 16°C.

Serve at: 16-18°C

13,5% Vol.

NAME : APRUTIUM
TYPE : Red
APPELATION : MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO D.O.C.
GRAPE VARIETY : MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO
REGIONE : ABRUZZO
CULTIVATION ZONE : GIULIANOVA (TE) - MOSCIANO S. A. (TE)
ELEVATION : 150-200 m.s.l.m.
TRAINING AND PRUNING METHOD : PERGOLA ABRUZZESE
SOIL TYPE : MEDIUM TEXTURE TO CLAYEY
EXPOSURE : EAST
HARVESTING PERIOD : END OF OCTOBER
HARVESTING METHOD : BY HAND
YIELD PER HECTAR : 80 q
VINIFICATION : FERMENTATION WITH MACERATION OF THE SKINS FOR 10-15 DAYS AT 28-30 ºC; MELLOWING IN STAINLESS STEEL TANKS FOR 6 MONTHS AND IN OAK CASKS FOR 6-8 MONTHS; REFINEMENT IN THE BOTTLE FOR 6 MONTHS.