Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Ilico
2016
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane is Abruzzo’s jewel in the crown, a fact confirmed by its promotion to DOCG status in 2003. Situated in Central Italy, its name (Colline Teramane) means hills of Teramo, and it is thanks to this prime hilly site with outstanding growing conditions that the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo gem can shine. This territory in the province of Teramo, with its special microclimate and good soil structure, is located between the high peaks of the Gran Sasso National...
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Origin:
The vineyards are located in the municipality of Controguerra, about 260 metres a.s.l.
Composition of subsoil:
Medium-textured soil, tending to clayey.
Grape:
100% Montepulciano.
Characteristics of plant equipment:
Vineyards are trained with a 3m x 3m pergola trellis system, with approximately 1,100 stocks per hectare, in a hilly position.
Grapes are generally harvested during the first decade of October, and, after an accurate selection are stemmed and very softly crushed according the traditional "red” method, which includes a long-term maceration in stainless steel process tanks at a controlled temperature of 28°C. Once malolactic fermentation has taken place, wine ages inside Slavonian oak barrels (25 hl each) for approximately ten months, after which bottling takes place. Bottle refining takes place for 3 to 4 months before the wine can be sold.
Colour: ruby red with a hint of purple in its early stages.
Nose: red fruit notes, agreeable and persistent.
Flavour: it reveals itself as full-bodied, deep, ripe, round, harmonic and persistent with a final hint of licorice.
Deep ruby. Rich aromas of dark plums and sweet balsamic herbs on the enticing nose. Dense and juicy in the mouth with good ripeness to the dark fruit flavors and juicy acidity extending the flavors at the back. This big, brawny Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ages in 25 hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels for ten months but the oak is unobtrusive. This big boy just calls for rich stews and lamb dishes.
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Le nom de la maison n'a rien à voir avec les amateurs de théorie du complot, mais simplement avec la famille qui en dirige les destinées. Pour 17$, on a ici un montepulciano plutôt racé, avec des tannins qui tiennent bien le fruit rouge croquant et juste la petite touche d'amertume qui caractérise le cépage et l'appellation. Belle longueur en bouche - et meilleur le deuxième jour. Pour des pâtes avec une bonne sauce à la viande. Entre autres.
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Bon vin rouge qui mise avant tout sur la vigueur naturelle du cépage montepulciano. Encore meilleur après une brève aération en carafe. Il déploie alors des goûts généreux de fruits sauvages et d'épices. Très bon achat à ce prix.
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