Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Classico DOC
Production area: Municipalities of Vasto, Monteodorisio and Casalbordino
Facing: South-East/South-East/South-West
Height: 190 m a.s.l./200 m a.s.l./30 m a.s.l.
Type: DOC
Vineyard: 100% Montepulciano
Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.
Average production per hectare: About 120 quintals
Refining: 6 months in oak barrel
Growing system: Rows with spurred cordon
Harvesting: Hand-made
Vinification: On-the-skins at controlled temperature of 25°C
Duration: On-the-skins maceration for at least 15 days
Colour: Intense ruby red with light violet highlights
Bouquet: Typical, fruity, with vanilla scent
Taste: Austere and full-bodied
Match with: Typical products, meat roasts and mature cheeses
Serve at: 18°C
Bottle life: 5 years after being put on the market
Allergens: Sulphites
Awards
Vintage 2023
Competition:
Wine Enthusiast 2024
Award:
Review
Score:
88
Vintage 2023
Competition:
Decanter World Wine Awards 2024
Award:
Bronze Medal
Score:
88
Vintage 2022
Competition:
The WineHunter Award 2023
Award:
Red
Score:
Vintage 2022
Competition:
jamessuckling.com
Award:
Review
Score:
88
Vintage 2022
Competition:
Guida Bio 2024
Award:
Certificate of Excellence
Score:
4 Leaves
Vintage 2021
Competition:
International Organic Wine Awards 2022
Award:
Gold Medal
Score:
97
Vintage 2021
Competition:
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
Award:
Bronze Medal
Score:
87
Vintage 2020
Competition:
International Organic Wine Awards 2021
Award:
Top Gold
Score:
97
Vintage 2020
Competition:
Yearbook of the best Italian wines Luca Maroni 2022
Award:
Mention
Score:
95
Vintage 2020
Competition:
jamessuckling.com
Award:
Review
Score:
88
Vintage 2020
Competition:
Gilbert Gaillard International Challenge 2021
Award:
Gold Medal
Score:
Vintage 2020
Competition:
Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
Award:
Bronze Medal
Score:
86
Vintage 2019
Competition:
Gilbert Gaillard International Challenge 2020
Award:
Gold Medal
Score:
Vintage 2017
Competition:
Merum italien-magazin für wein 2019
Award:
Two Hearts
Score:
Vintage 2015
Competition:
WineEnthusiast Magazine 2017
Award:
Review
Score:
86
Vintage 2010
Competition:
The wines of Italy 2013 - L'Espresso
Award:
Wine of Excellence
Score: