Torri – Sottovento Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Riserva – 14.5%

Sensory notes

Colour: A bright and impenetrable ruby red, showing excellent consistency.
Nose: energetic and deep, standing out for its intensity and complex aromatic profile, dominated by ripe blackberry, cherry and sour cherry, with delicate spicy hints on the finish.
Palate: The intensity is reinforced on the palate, with flavours that, in addition to reflecting the nose, recall black cherry, cherry and wild berries.
Freshness is intact, supported by silky tannins, well balanced by a refined, elegant warmth and softness, all contributing to a very pleasant drinkability.

A persistent finish, marked by spicy notes and a pleasantly almond-like touch.

Harvest

From an old vineyard trained in the traditional Abruzzo pergola system, located in one of the region’s most characteristic areas, at an altitude offering excellent temperature variation and magnificent exposure.

A Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC obtained from an October harvest carried out strictly by hand, ensuring the utmost respect for the surrounding environment.

Winemaking

Vinified in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation, 6 months of maturation in cement tanks, then 12 months in barriques, before bottling in total absence of oxygen and ageing for an additional 6 months.

Food pairing – Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Riserva

It needs time to fully express itself, so it should be opened well in advance and served between 16 and 18°C in a large glass with a wide rim.
It pairs best with structured and flavourful dishes: aperitifs, starters, first courses, vegetarian dishes, red meats and medium to long-aged cheeses. Examples: cheese-and-pistachio grape bites, pasta alla gricia, trenette with pesto, wild boar stew with juniper or semi-aged pecorino from Atri.