DUCA DEGLI ACQUAVIVA

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

D eep ruby red with violet nuances, this wine boasts intense, clean, elegant flavours which start with notes of currents and blueberries followed by violets and pink peppercorns. Full, harmonious, pleasingly tannic and lingering. It pairs well with hearty dishes, stews, fowl, roasts, grilled meats, salami and sharp cheeses.

Keep in a dark place at: 16°C.

Serve at: 16-18°C

14% Vol.

NAME : DUCA DEGLI ACQUAVIVA
TYPE : RED
APPELATION : MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO D.O.C.
GRAPE VARIETY : MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO
REGIONE : ABRUZZO
CULTIVATION ZONE : GIULIANOVA (TE)
ELEVATION : 150-200 m.s.l.m.
TRAINING AND PRUNING METHOD : PERGOLA ABRUZZESE
SOIL TYPE : MEDIUM TEXTURE TO CLAYEY
EXPOSURE : EASTERN
HARVESTING PERIOD : END OF OCTOBER
HARVESTING METHOD : BY HAND
YIELD PER HECTAR : 80 q
VINIFICATION : FERMENTATION AND MACERATION FOR 13-14 DAYS AT CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE; ALLOWED TO REST IN SMALL 15 HL SLAVONIAN OAK CASKS FOR 12-18 MONTHS; THEN ALLOWED TO REST IN THE BOTTLE.