TENUTA DEL 74 CEPPETE
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo doc
RISERVA
RED WINE
BLEND – 100% Montepulciano
DESIGNATION – Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
TYPE – Dry wine from native grapes
ABV – 14%
GRAPE CARIETY – Montepulciano
TRAINING SYSTEM – Vertical-trellised
YELD PER HECTARE – 9,000kg
PRODUCTION DISTRICT – Tocco da Casauria, Pescara
ALTITUDE – 360m asl; southeast aspecting
HARVEST – Last ten days of October
WINEMAKING METHOD – Fermentation on the skins
FERMENTATION – Controlled temperature 25 °C
MATURATION – Slavonian oak barrique
AGEING – In bottle
BOTTING – 4 years after harvest
COLOUR – Deep ruby red nuanced with violet
NOSE – Alcohol-rich and with an unmistakable bouquet, showing gentle cranberry and raspberry. A wine with attitude
PALATE – Opens rounded in the mouth, well-orchestrated, persistent, and vigorous
SUGGESTIONS – A trusty companion for special occasions and ceremonies
