The classic and most popular range.Comprises eight wines forming a completeAbruzzo wine list, combining qualityand value without compromise.
MontepulcianoD’abruzzo dop
Mundus Vini 2011 Silver Medal winner, the Roccaventosa Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Dop is a medium-bodied red with the characteristic ruby colour andaromas of red fruits and morello cherry.
Type
Red wine
Vineyards, grapes and harvest
LOCATION OF VINEYARDS AbruzzoGRAPES Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 100%HARVEST period October
Vinification
VINIFICATION maceration of the skinat controlled temperatureMALOLACTIC FERMENTATION YesREFINEMENT in stainless steel tanks for 4 months
Description
COLOUR ruby red with violet reflexesFRAGRANCE small red berry fruits, wild cherry, violets, delicate and spicyTASTE full bodied, well structured with softand well balanced tanninsALCOHOL 13% vol
Serving suggestions
TEMPERATURE 18°C
Sangioveseterre di Chieti igp
A medium-structured Sangiovese,balanced, soft and with goodlength, obtained exclusively fromthe hillside vineyards of Tollo,Giuliano Teatino and Ortona.
Type
Red wine
Vineyards, grapes and harvest
LOCATION OF VINEYARDS Province of ChietiGRAPES Sangiovese 100%HARVEST september
Vinification
VINIFICATIONVinification maceration of the skins under controlled temperature for 7/8 daysMALOLACTIC FERMENTATION yesREFINEMENT in stainless steel tanks for 3 months of the skin at controlled temperature
Description
COLOURintense ruby red with light purple highlightsFRAGRANCE ripe red fruits; wild cherry, elegant spice finishTASTE medium bodied, good structure and balance with velvety and persistent finishALCOHOL 13% vol
Serving suggestions
TEMPERATURE 18°C
Cabernetterre di Chieti igp
A Cabernet made of a single variety of grape which standsout for incorporating the traits of the Abruzzo region: ruby red in colour with slight purple hues, a red fruit aroma an light spicy and balsamic notes.
Type
Red wine
Vineyards, grapes and harvest
LOCATION OF VINEYARDS Province of ChietiGRAPES Cabernet 100%HARVEST third/forth week of september
Vinification
VINIFICATION maceration of the skins at controlled temperature for 7/8 daysMALOLACTIC FERMENTATION yesREFINEMENT in stainless steel tanks for 3 months
Description
COLOUR ruby red with light violet reflexesFRAGRANCE small red berry fruits, violets, delicately spicy and balsamicTASTE full bodied, well structured with soft and well integrated tanninsALCOHOL 13% vol
Serving suggestions
TEMPERATURE 18°C
Merlotterre di Chieti igp
Full-bodied and velvety, this Merlot made of a single variety of grape has the aroma of the land it came from:ripe black cherry, red fruits and rose petals, combined with delicate spicy notes.
Type
Red wine
Vineyards, grapes and harvest
LOCATION OF VINEYARDS Province of ChietiGRAPES Merlot 100%HARVEST september
Vinification
VINIFICATION maceration of the skin at controlled temperature for 7/8 daysMALOLACTIC FERMENTATION yesREFINEMENT in stainless steel tanks for 3 months
Description
COLOUR intense ruby red with light purple highlightsFRAGRANCE sweet ripe, red berried fruits; rose petals and ripe black cherry, elegant spice finishTASTE full bodied, good structure with velvety soft tannin tailALCOHOL 13% vol
Serving suggestions
TEMPERATURE 18°C
CerasuoloD’abruzzo dop
In Abruzzo, rosé is synonymous with Cerasuolo: a typical intensely fruity wine, with a bright, vivid pink colour, obtained from the vinification of Montepulciano grapes using off-skin fermentation.
Type
Red wine
Vineyards, grapes and harvest
LOCATION OF VINEYARDS AbruzzoGRAPES Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 100%HARVEST october
Vinification
VINIFICATION cold maceration at controlled temperature for 6/8 hours, very soft pressing; fermentation at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanksMALOLACTIC FERMENTATION NoREFINEMENT In stainless steel tanks for 3 months
Description
COLOUR bright rosé with pink reflexesFRAGRANCE intensely fruity with a cherry and floral noseTASTE medium bodied, delicately structured, smooth with a soft and velvety finishALCOHOL 13% vol
Serving suggestions
TEMPERATURE 10°C
TrebbianoD’abruzzo dop
This delicate Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, with a light straw-yellow colour and a fruity aroma with light floral notes, leaves a pleasant almond after taste.
Type
White wine
Vineyards, grapes and harvest
LOCATION OF VINEYARDS AbruzzoGRAPES Trebbiano d’Abruzzo 100%HARVEST september
Vinification
VINIFICATION cryomaceration of the pressed grapes, soft pressing, fermentation at controlled temperatureMALOLACTIC FERMENTATION noREFINEMENT at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks for 3 months
Description
COLOUR bright rosé with pink reflexesFRAGRANCE fresh and fruity, with clear notes of exotic fruits, elegant and delicate floral perfume towards the endTASTE medium bodied, good structured and full flavoured with good persi- stence and balance; almond after tasteALCOHOL 13% vol
Serving suggestions
TEMPERATURE 12°C
ChardonnayTerre di Chieti igp
From an international variety well rooted in Abruzzo, a fruity Chardonnay which is round and quite lively, and suited to any occasion.
Type
White wine
Vineyards, grapes and harvest
LOCATION OF VINEYARDS Province of ChietiGRAPES Chardonnay 100%HARVEST end of august, beginning of september
Vinification
VINIFICATION cryomaceration of the pressed grapes al 5/8°C, soft pressing, fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanksMALOLACTIC FERMENTATION noREFINEMENT 3 months in stainless steel tanks and in barriques
Description
COLOUR golden straw yellow with greed reflexesFRAGRANCE intensly fruity, with clear notes of exotic fruits, elegant floral, honey and vanilla perfumes towards the endTASTE full bodied, well structured with good persistence and balanceALCOHOL 13% vol
Serving suggestions
TEMPERATURE 8/10°C
Pinot GrigioTerre di Chieti igp
A well balanced and full-bodied pinot grigio. fresh and fruity, it is ideal for any occasions - from aperitifs to traditional and experimental cuisine - always giving the best of itself
Type
White wine
Vineyards, grapes and harvest
LOCATION OF VINEYARDS Province of ChietiGRAPES 100% Pinot GrigioHARVEST Second half of August
Vinification
VINIFICATION Destemming of the grapes, soft pressing of the crushed grapes and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Description
COLOUR Pale straw yellow with greenish highlightsFRAGRANCE Fresh and fruity, with distinct notes of exotic fruit, elegant floral scent on the finishTASTE Medium-bodied, delicate, savouryALCOHOL 12,5% vol
Serving suggestions
TEMPERATURE 8/10°C
