Voluptas
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane D.O.C.G.
| GRAPE VARIETES | Montepulciano |
| FIRST HARVEST | 2003 |
| VINEYARD ALTITUDE | 250 metres |
| VINEYARD EXPOSITION | South |
| SOILS PROFILE | Sandy calcareous |
| YEAR VINEYARD PLANTED | 1999 |
| TRAINING SYSTEM | Spun - Trained cordon |
| HARD HARVEST PERIOD | October |
| TOTAL DRY EXTRACT | 32,00 g/l |
Vinification
| TYPE OF PRESS USED | Vaslin |
| FERMENTATION VESSEL | Steel |
| FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE | Controlled |
| FERMENTATION AND MATURATION | 12 - 15 days |
| SKIN COMPONENTS EXTRACTION PROCESS | pumpovers and punchdows |
| MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION | Yes |
| LENGHT OF MATURATION BEFORE BOTTLING | approx. 6 months |
Sensory Profile
Ruby red in hue, lovely blossoms and fruit open on the nose, hinting of violets, rose petals, cherry, and raspberry. Rich, ripe fruit reappears nicely on the palate, complemented with youthful, vibrant tannins, composing a seductive wine of enrapturing complexity and sensory appeal.
Serving suggestions
Potted quail, lamb with wild herbs, tagliolini in pheasant sauce, duck in red wine, stewed lamb with potatoes.
Serving temperature 18°C. Open the bottle an hour before serving.