VARIETY:Montepulciano

COLOR:Red

PRODUCTION AREA:Colonnella, Ancarano, Controguerra e Roseto. Abruzzo.

VINEYARDS: The vineyards are situated around the town of Roseto degli Abruzzi on the Adriatic coast of the Abruzzo region.Facing south east, vines are planted on a mix of clay and limestone soil sand are trained on both Guyot and Pergola systems.

VINIFICATION:Extraction of the must for 10%, use of “Fantini Selection” yeasts. During the first days, fermentation at low temperature allows a good extraction of polyphenols, responsible for the red color of the wine. Then control of the temperature at 27°C. Malolactic fermentation and ageing in American wood barriques for about 6 months.

SENSORY FEATURES: strong ruby red with garnet highlights. Intense, persistent, fruity with a strong aroma of ripe red fruits, “amaretto”, marzipan, spices. Dry, warm, elegant tannins.

BEST SERVED WITH:We suggest it with Slow-cooked rack of lamb, pappardelle with pork ragout, roasts,filet mignon.

WINEMAKERS: Rino Santeusanio and Francesco De Santis

SERVING TEMPERATURE:16-18°C

AWARDS:

• Korea Wine Challenge 2022: Gold Medal

• Luca Maroni 2023: 93 points

• Vini buonid’Italia–Touring Club Italiano: Tre Stelle

• Japan Wine Challenge 2022: Bronze Medal

• James Suckling: 88 Points

• Berliner Wine Trophy 2023: Gold Medal