TRAMONTO
MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO CERASUOLO D.O.C.

Wine category: Rosè.
Location of vineyards:: Hills of the Province of Chieti.
Grapes: 100% Montepulciano.
Soil composition: Medium mixture tending to be calcareous-clayey, in 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): 80.
Harvesting period: First decade of October..

Vinification: Must obtained by gently pressing the grapes and keeping them in contact for a short period with the skins at low temperatures (cold maceration) and then it is fermented at a controlled temperature.
Refinement: In stainless steel tanks.
Colour: Cherry rose, bright with pleasant violet nuances.
Bouquet: intensamente fruttato, note di “cerasa” e fragola si coniugano con mandorla e marasca.
Taste: Harmonic, fresh, sapid and fragrant.
Alcohol content: 12,0% Vol.
Serving temperature: 10/12 °C.
Food pairing: Main courses, ideal with fish soups, white meat, cold cuts and half seasoned cheeses, it matches well with pizza and crustaceans.