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Olivastri Tommaso_LA CARRATA MONTEPULCIANO d'Abruzzo DOC

Olivastri Tommaso La Carrata Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

Bottle producer:

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Colour:

Red

Bottle size

75 cL

Olivastri Tommaso_LA CARRATA MONTEPULCIANO d’Abruzzo DOC

Grape Variety


Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 100%

Area of production

San Vito Chietino, Abruzzo, Central Italy

Vineyard data

Soil: clayey-calcareous, medium texture.
Tendone trained vines
Harvest 

End of October, by hand with specific grapes selection


Vinification


Red vinification. Crushing and destemming. Skin contact for 15-20 days and alcoholic fermentation in steel tank at controlled temperature. Devatting, then spontaneous malolactic fermentation. 

Ageing 30 months in stainless steel vat, 18 months in barriques, 9 months in bottle.

Sensory profile
 

Clear ruby red color with garnet reflections. Scents of red fruits in spirit blend with an elegant spice of pepper and cinnamon; delicate toasting notes finely contrast with a floral bouquet. Persistent flavor with good body, velvety tannins, elegantly balanced


Food pairings


Stuffed beef, gnocchi with gosling sauce, spicy and elaborate cooking. Great with truffle or porcini mushroom dishes. Excellent as meditation wine


Service Temperature

18° C  

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Region of origin

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