Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Producer:
Uma Casa Natura
Region:
Abruzzo
Grape:
100% Montepulciano
Classification:
DOC
Vintage:
2021
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine made from an indigenous grape variety from Abruzzo called Montepulciano. If you are looking for wines that are low in tannins yet rich in structure and aroma on the Italian wine map, Montepulciano is an excellent choice. In addition, Uma Casa Natura is a producer that offers only wines from organic cultivation in its range. Carefully managed vineyards and a minimum of chemical additives result in very good wines, which, as the producer rightly declares, should be drunk in moderation because they are addictive.

Warm, consistent and strong, this is a wonderful Montepulciano from the hilly vineyards around Teramo.

Details

Color: ruby red with violet reflections.
Aroma: complex, rich, with notes of cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, liquorice and pepper.
Flavor: velvety, warm, with a long finish.
Food matching: excellent with meat dishes, roasted, boiled and in sauces, with beef and mature cheeses.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol content: 14%.

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