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MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO D.O.C. CERASUOLO

Wine category: Rosè
Location of vineyards:: Hills of the Province of Chieti
Grapes: 100% Montepulciano
Soil composition: Medium pebbly mixture tending to be clayey. Microclimatic conditions varying from the foothills of the Majella mountain, to the sweet hills on the high side of the Adriatic Coast.
Altitude: 110-280 m. above sea level.
Exposure: East, South-East.
Cultivation system: Runner system and Abruzzo trellis.
Yield (hectolitres per hectar): 95
Harvesting period: First decade of October.

Vinification: Must resulting from the soft pressing of grapes is left, for a short time, in contact with the skins, at a low temperature, so favouring the extraction of the compounds which characterize the aroma of the wine during alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature.
Refinement: In stainless steel tanks.
Colour: Cherry rose with lively violet nuances.
Bouquet: Pleasantly fruity, with notes of “cerasa” and strawberry.
Taste: Harmonic, fresh, dry and fragrant.
Alcohol content: 12,0% Vol
Serving temperature: 10/12°C
Food pairing: Main courses, very good with fish soups, white meat, cold cuts and half seasoned cheeses, it goes well with "pizza margherita".