| Style | Medium-Bodied Red |
|---|---|
| Producer | San Lorenzo Winery |
| Category | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Appellation | Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Docg |
| Grape Variety | Montepulciano d'Abruzzo |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Barrel | 12 Months |
| Alcohol Content | 13,5% |
| Organic & Biodynamic | Sustainable Quality, Yes |
| Bottle Format | 750 ml |
| Food & Wine Matching | Aged Cheese, Beef, Cheese, Game (Deer – Venison), Lamb, Mature and hard cheese, Meats, Mushrooms, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pasta, Pizza, Pork, Poultry, Risotto, Salads, Seafood, Veal, Vegetable Dishes, White Meats, Raw Seafood |
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Antares – Colline Teramane Docg – San Lorenzo Winery
This wine remarkably highlights the exceptional qualities of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, making it the representation of the region’s finest attributes.
Territory:
The vineyards are located in an exceptional area, 200 to 300 meters above sea level and equidistant from the sea and the Gran Sasso. The day-to-night temperature range of 13° to 14° Celsius thickens the grape skins, enhancing the wine’s aroma. The clayey limestone soil resembles Bordeaux, and a constant breeze throughout the year helps reduce humidity, keeping the vines dry. Only copper and sulfur treatments are used, following traditional winemaking methods. Optimal planting density: 5000 plants per hectare, ensuring robust growth and maximum yield. Training system: Employing a spurred cordon and tendon approach for enhanced structure and fruit quality.
Winemaking:
The optimal time for harvesting grapes is in October. The vinification process begins with destemming and crushing the grapes, followed by a carefully controlled maceration on the skins for 14 to 20 days in state-of-the-art 150 hl stainless steel fermenters. This ensures precision and consistency while allowing for maximum flavour extraction. The fermentation temperature is maintained at 30°C, optimal for enhancing the wine’s aromatic profile. After racking, the wine ages in pristine stainless steel vessels before undergoing 12 months of maturation in exquisite 500-litre French oak barrels, which imparts depth and character. Each bottle then goes through a meticulous refining process, producing a wine of remarkable quality and finesse.
Tasting Notes:
A ruby colour with a purple hue. It exhibits fruity aromas of ripe fruits, including bilberry, mulberry, and plum notes, complemented by spicy and rich balsamic tones of vanilla and coffee. The structure is full and fruity, with gentle and spontaneous characteristics. Its tannins are not aggressive; they are sweet and velvety, contributing to a great aromatic persistence. The tasting notes reveal a harmonious correspondence from nose to mouth, making it a perfect choice for wine lovers.