This Riserva is produced from 100% Montepulciano grapes cultivated in our Fosso Corno Estate. The vineyards from which we produce our Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC Riserva are distinguished by the special attention which is dedicated to the pruning. The aim is to limit fruit production and create ideal conditions for the air to circulate around the productive layer of the vines. These are the essential conditions for ensuring perfect ripening of the Montepulciano grapes and also a uniform growing of leaves.
During the ageing process, the wine is kept in steel for about 12 months and then in oak barrels of 15 hectolitres for another period of about 12 months. Before being released it is kept bottled for 2-3 months.
 
Municipality/area of production: Roseto Degli Abruzzi/Abruzzo Region. 
Variety: 100% Montepulciano.
Vineyard: our Fosso Corno Estate is located in Roseto Degli Abruzzi and covers 30 hectares on a single hill, facing the Adriatic Sea. The vineyards from which we produce our Montepulciano D’Abru- zzo DOC Riserva are distinguished by the special attention which is dedicated to the pruning. The aim is to limit fruit production and create ideal conditions for air to circulate around the productive layer of the vines. The ideal conditions for ensuring perfect ripening of the Montepulciano grapes.
Harvest: the harvest takes place in the period from the end of Sep- tember to the mid of October.
Vinification: maceration for a maximum of ten days, in steel fer- menting vats, followed first by alcoholic and then malolactic fermentation. The wine moves on the ageing process in steel for about 12 months and then in oak barrels for another period of about 12 months. Before the release it stays in bottle for 2-3 months.
Winemaker’s notes: deep ruby red, recalls plums and red cherries on the nose, followed by balsamic notes on a background of ripe liquo- rice. With eloquent and clean tannins in the mouth, it comes across as full and vigorous, with a long and intense finish.
Pairings: pasta with meat sauces, roasted red meat, chicken and rabbit chasseur.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol: 13.5% vol*
(* Depending on the year, the analytical values may vary slightly