Clivis Montepulciano di Abruzzo

Producer:
Cantina Colonnella
Region:
Abruzzo
Grape:
Montepulciano di Abruzzo (100%)
Classification:
DOC
Vintage:
2016
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine of Montepulciano di Abruzzo. Clivis is the name of Colonnella‘s range. It is a Montepulciano with beautiful aroma notes and intense color tending towards violet hues. Aged for six months in French oak barrels.

Details

Color: intense ruby red with violet hues.
Aroma: complex, vinous; notes of cherry and forest fruit, delicate wood.
Flavor: full, soft, velvety.
Food matching: excellent with dishes based on red meats, game, seasoned cheeses.
Serving temperature: 18°/20°C.
Alcohol content: 13%.

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