Barocco Riserva

Producer:
Cantina Colonnella
Region:
Abruzzo
Grape:
Montepulciano di Abruzzo (100%)
Classification:
DOCG Colline Teramane
Vintage:
2007
Capacity:
3 l

A dry red wine of Montepulciano di Abruzzo grape. The documentary evidence of this variety dates from the XVIII century. Besides the Sangiovese it is one of the most popular red varieties in Central Italy. The Colline Teramane subzone, Italian for the hills around Teramo, was granted the DOCG status in 2003 and the quality or the wines from here is obtained thanks to the favorable microclimate and vicinity to the Adriatic Sea. An excellent 2007 vintage made it possible to create an equally good riserva made from careful selection of grapes, full-bodied and extremely fruity. It was aged in wood and for a few months in the bottle.

Details

Color: intense ruby red.
Aroma: rich, complex, notes of cherry, red currant, cocoa, liquorice.
Flavor: warm, soft, harmonious.
Food matching: excellent with meat roasts, grilled meats.
Serving temperature: 18°/20°C Before serving this wine should be decanted.
Alcohol content: 14%.

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