Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC
100% Montepulciano from vineyards within the township of Ortona. Harvest takes place in early October. The grapes macerate on the skins for a short period (around six hours) to achieve the lovely rose hue, followed by racking and fermentation without the skins for fifteen days. The result is a lively, light cherry color; the nose is fruity, intense, and persistent, showing notes of strawberry confirmed on a medium-bodied palate with excellent intensity, balance, and persistence. Bright and fun, but an especially great value.
Wine exported to
USA
Most recent awards
- 2017 | James Suckling90
- 2017 | Vinous90
- 2016 | Ultimate Wine Challenge92
- 2013 | Luca Maroni93
- 2013 | Tastings88
- 2014 | Wine Spectator87
Grape Varieties:
100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15 days
Type of yeast:
Selected yeast, locally harvested
Fermentation temperature:
12 °C (53.6 °F)
Maceration technique:
cold maceration
Length of maceration:
6 hours
Malolactic fermentation:
No
Fining agent:
Bentonite
Aging containers:
Stainless steel
Container size:
12,500-30000 liters
Bottling period:
December
Aging before bottling:
2 months
Aging in bottle:
1 month
Closure:
Natural Cork
Organic:
No
Vineyard location:
Near Ortona, Abruzzo
Vineyard size:
1-3 hectares (2.47 - 7.4 acres)
Soil composition:
Clay and limestone
Vine training:
Pergola (Tendone)
Altitude:
230-430 (750-1,400 feet) above sea level
Vine density:
1,800-2,500 plant per hectare
Yield:
3-6 tons per hectare
Exposure:
Southeastern
Years planted:
15-35 years
Age of vines:
15-35 years
Time of harvest:
Mid-October
Total yearly production (in bottles):
150,000 bottles
Tasting notes:
bright cherry pink. Intense and persistent, delicate fragrance, very fruity with notes of small redfruits (strawberry). Medium body, intense, well-balanced,soft and round, very long in the mouth. Drink young.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 6-8 °C (42.-46.4 °F).
Food pairings:
he result is a lively, light cherry color (“cerasuolo” means cherry); the nose is fruity, intense and persistent, with notes of strawberry, which are confirmed on a medium-bodied palate with excellent intensity, balance and length.
Aging potential:
Up to 2 years
Alcohol:
13,00% vol
Winemaker:
Rino SanteUSAnio, Francesco De Santis , Dennis Verdecchia
