ORTENSE - D.O.C.
MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO D.O.C.

Wine category: Red
Location of vineyards:: Hills of the Province of Chieti
Grapes: 100% Montepulciano
Soil composition: Pebbly soil, rich in microelements. Microclimatic conditions varying from the foothills of the Majella mountain, to the sweet hills on the high side of the Adriatic Coast.
Altitude: 120-350 m. above sea level.
Exposure: South, South-East.
Cultivation system: Abruzzo trellis.
Yield (hectolitres per hectar): 85
Harvesting period: Middle of October.

Vinification: Pressed stemmed grapes are traditionally vinified with a long maceration of skins at a controlled temperature. The resulting wine is then decanted in stainless steel tanks.
Refinement: In stainless steel tanks.
Colour: Intense ruby red with light violet nuances.
Bouquet: Intense sour cherry and wild fruit scents, notes of violet and spices.
Taste: Full-bodied, generous, slightly tannic with a long-lingering finish.
Alcohol content: 13,0 % vol.
Serving temperature: 18/20 C°
Food pairing: Pasta, main courses with rich sauces. Roasted and grilled meat, game, cold cuts and seasoned cheeses.