MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO DOC COSTA DEL MULINO

Name: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Doc Line: Costa del Mulino Type: Red Wine Alcohol content: 13,00 % alc./vol. Closure: Cork Type of soil: medium textured soil, slightly calcareous Geographic position of the vineyards: municipality of Rocca San Giovanni, most suited hills along the Trabocchi Coast; the aspect is South with an elevation of about 150 mts A.S.L.. Harvest: handmade, second decade of October Vinification: soft pressing of the grapes, maceration with the skins and fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Maturation and aging: part of the wine (40%) ages in French oak tonneau for about 8 months; after the blend a further maturation in the bottle for 3/4 months. Technical description: deep red color with purple shades. Smells of plum, red summer apple and violet. Despite young and fresh, the palate has a good structure and a remarkable body, quite round but intense. Lifespan of the wine: if properly stored, this wine keeps its integrity for 2-3 years. Temperature of service: 16-18°C