Clivis Cerasuolo di Abbruzzo

Producer:
Cantina Colonnella
Region:
Abruzzo
Grape:
Montepulciano di Abruzzo (100%)
Classification:
DOC
Vintage:
2018
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry pink wine of Montepulciano di Abruzzo grape. A pink version of Montepulciano called Cerasuolo is a wine variety appreciated and liked all over Italy. A short contact of the grape skins and the must doesn’t reflect the whole chromatic potential of Montepulciano, hence cherry red color of wine, plenty of fresh flavors and crisp fruit aromas. Tastes best in summer properly chilled.

Details

Color: cherry red, shimmering.
Aroma: rich, notes of cherry, pomegranate, wild strawberry.
Flavor: crisp, fresh.
Food matching: excellent with dishes based on fish or white meats; Caprese salad.
Serving temperature: 12°C.
Alcohol content: 13%.

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