IT Cantina Zaccagnini “Tralcetto” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

The Abruzzo are rather unknown as a winegrowing region, except for the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, which originates from it. The winery Colle Corviano in Loreto Aprutino belongs to the growing region Pescara, where Montepulciano and Trebbiano grow traditionally in the rather warm climate characterized by the Adriatic Sea.

This wine is wonderfully full, soft with hints of vanilla, accompanied by ripe dark fruit, and a touch of chocolate. The finish is long and very soft.

VARIETALS 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

VINTAGE 2019

TECHNICAL DATA Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE Ruby red colour with black tinged edges.

NOSE Freshly crushed ripe cherry and raspberry aromas intermingle with hints of incense and fresh herbs followed by some inky earth and spice notes.

PALATE Youthful juicy crushed berry flavours morph into toasty vanillin oak, dried herb and spice characters with a lick of vibrant acidity and a medium length aftertaste.

AGEING 6 months in oak barrels, 2 months in bottle.

PAIRING Meatballs, sausages, spaghetti Bolognese and Tuscan cuisine in general.

READINESS FOR DRINKING

Drink now or over the next 2-3 years.

RATINGS:

Vivino: 3.8

https://www.vivino.com/US/en/colle-corviano-montepulciano-d-abruzzo/w/5131192?year=2019

Gold Medal Mundus Vini