Sottovento Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Reserve – 14.5%

Sensory notes
Color: A bright and impenetrable ruby ​​red, with an great consistency.
Nose: energetic and deep, it stands out for its intensity and for the articulated olfactory framework, in which hints of ripe blackberry, cherry, sour cherries stand out, with delicate hints of spice towards the finish.
Taste: The intensity of its taste is enhanced by hints of black cherry, cherry, and berries, that recall the olfactory notes.
An intact freshness supported by silky tannins on the palate, well balanced by a warm, fine and elegant softness, that create a very well balanced wine.
A persisting finish, with a spicy imprint as well as pleasantly almondy.

Harvest
The grapes originate from an old vineyard raised with Abruzzo pergola, coming from one of the most characteristic areas of Abruzzo at a perfect altitude to ensure a formidable temperature range and with a magnificent sun exposure.
A Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC obtained from a strictly manual October harvest, which ensures maximum respect for the surrounding environment.

Vinification
The wine is fermented in thermo-conditioned steel vats, malolactic fermentation follows.  Maturation of 6 months in concrete tanks, then 12 months in barriques, to be bottled in the total absence of oxygen and refined for another 6 months.

How to combine Sottovento Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Reserve
It needs time to express it best characteristics, therefore it must be opened well in advance before enjoying it, at a temperature between 16 and 18 degrees, with a very large glass and with a wide rim.
It prefers well-structured and tasty foods: aperitifs, appetizers, first courses, vegetarian foods, red meats and medium and long-aged cheeses. Suits well seasoned cheese, pasta alla gricia, pesto with homemade pasta, wild boar stew with juniper seasoning or a semi-seasoned pecorino di Atri.