Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2022
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Italy
AVAILABLE MARKET: Texas
In Italy's Abruzzo region, located in central Italy between the Apennine Mountain range and the Adriatic sea, Montepulciano vines thrive on the south facing hillsides in clay and calcareous soils. The grapes are hand harvested in late September into early October and fermented in stainless steel. After fermentation the wines are matured in large 50 hectoliter French oak barriques, followed by another 3 months in bottle before release. This low-intervention winemaking style allows the ripe, red fruit notes to shine in this medium-to-full bodied wine.
Harvest Note
Widely considered an excellent year for Abruzzo, 2022 had ideal growing conditions. Coming on a string of warm vintages (2019, 2020, 2021), the 2022 excels because of the plentiful spring and late summer rain that help mitigate against drought during the heat of the summer. The resulting vintage elegantly balances ripe fruit and acidity for easy, approachable wines.
Tasting Note
This medium bodied wine is characterized by intense red fruit, including notes of plums and Amarena cherries, followed by fresh notes of rosemary and rose pepper. It is well balanced with a long finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Montepulciano
APPELLATION: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
PH: 3.5
ACIDITY: 5.4 g/l
ABV: 14.5%
AGING: Matured in large 50 hectoliter French oak barrels with bottles aged for 3 months
Unique Selling Points
- Hand harvested from clay-rich vineyards in the foothills of Italy's Apennine Mountains (850 ft elevation)
- Matured in large, 50 hectoliter, French oak barriques
- A classic Italian wine at an accessible price
About the Grape
Montepulciano
Montepulciano has soft, jammy black fruit flavors with foresty notes and sweet tannins.
