Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Contesa di Rocco Pasetti

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Contesa di Rocco PasettiThe first nose of the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo flatters with notes of morello cherries, mulberries and blackberries. Cinnamon, gingerbread spice and vanilla join the fruity elements of the bouquet. The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Contesa di Rocco Pasetti is the right drop for all wine drinkers who like it dry. At the same time, it never appears meager or austere, as one might naturally expect from a wine at the upper entry-level price range. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced red wine presents itself as wonderfully velvety and dense. Thanks to the balanced acidity, the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo caresses the palate with a soft mouthfeel, without lacking juicy liveliness. On the finish, this youthful wine from the Abruzzo wine-growing region finally delights with considerable length. Once again, hints of morello cherry and blackberry appear. Vinification of the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Contesa di Rocco Pasetti The balanced Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Italy is a single-varietal wine, vinified from the Montepulciano grape. The berries for this red wine from Italy are harvested exclusively by hand when they are perfectly ripe. After the grape harvest, the grapes are taken to the press house without delay. There they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the wine is aged for several months on the fine lees before finally being bottled. Maturation in wooden casks is followed by extensive bottle aging, which makes this red wine even more complex. Food pairing for the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Contesa di Rocco Pasetti Ideally, enjoy this Italian red wine at a temperature of 15 - 18°C as an accompanying wine to fried calf’s liver with apples, onions and balsamic sauce, braised chicken in red wine or spaghetti with caper-tomato sauce.