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Fantini Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 750mL
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Fantini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Ruby red with garnet reflections, Fantini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC’s bouquet is fruity and quite persistent, reminiscent of red fruits, marasca cherries and plums with vanilla nuances; full-bodied, with good balance and firm tannins, flavorful and long on the palate, immediately appealing and versatile.
Vineyard Information
Grapes: 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Region: Abruzzo
Vineyards: From vineyards located in Ortona, San Salvo, and Pollutri, Abruzzo
Exposure: Southeast
Altitude: 165-430 meters (540-1,400 feet) above sea level
Soil: Clay and limestone
Vine Training: Pergola (tendone) and Guyot
Vine Age: 25-50 years
Time of Harvest: Mid-October
Vine Density: 1,600-2,000 vines per hectare
Vine Yield: 4-6 tons per hectare
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 2,800,000 bottles
Vinification Process: After harvest the grapes undergo delicate stalk-stripping and crushing before cold maceration for four days. Maceration and fermentation lasts for 8-10 days at a controlled temperature.
Aging Process: The wine ages in stainless steel for five months and one month in the bottle
Alcohol Content: 13.00%
Winemaker: Rino Santeusanio
Cellaring: Up to 3 years
Closure: Screwcap
“The goal of the winery is to produce wines of excellent value and quality that can be enjoyed by all wine aficionados.”