Montepulciano Abruzzo "Cagiolo"

Region: Abruzzo Location of vineyards: Tollo. Grape variety:Montepulciano 100%. Altitude: 130 m above sea level. Soil type: clay -limestone mix. Age of vines: 25/30 years old. Vinification: long maceration on the skins at controlled temperature. Malo-lactic fermentation. Aging process: at least 18 months in barriques and 6 months in bottles. Alcohol content: 14,0 % by volume. Color: ruby red with purplish highlights. Bouquet: ripe red fruit, with a touch of black cherry and blackberry, with delicate spicy cocoa, vanilla, liquorice and cinnamon aromas Taste: full-bodied, long lingering with sweet and velvety tannins. How to serve: Temperature in °C: 18/20. Food to serve with: mushrooms and truffle, red meats, game and mature cheeses.