MILLE PAPAVERI ROSSI
Colline Pescaresi igt
Rosso
BLEND – Native red grapes
DESIGNATION – Colline Pescaresi IGT Rosso
TYPE – Dry still red wine from native grapes
ABV – 13%
GRAPE VARIETY – Natevie red grapes
TRAINING SYSTEM – Abruzzo-style pergola
YELD PER HECTARE – 12,000kg
PRODUCTION DISTRICT – Tocco da Casauria, Pescara
ALTITUDE – 360m asl
HARVEST – Between the second and last ten days of September
WINEMAKING METHOD – Soft pressing local red grapes then fermented at controlled temperature, and left on the skins for about 3 days
AGEING – Stainless steel tanks
BOTTLING – 4-5 months after harvest
COLOUR – Deep crimson
NOSE – Light, delicate with hints of red berries
PALATE – Fresh, harmonious, soft with restrained tannis.
SERVING TEMPERATURE – Serve cool at about 12-14°C, but also at room temperature of 18°C
PAIRINGS – With cocktails, rice and past starters, white meat