Cinque Colli Riserva

Producer:
Cantina Colonnella
Region:
Abruzzo
Grape:
Montepulciano di Abruzzo, Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification:
DOC Controguerra
Vintage:
2014
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine of Montepulciano di Abruzzo grape with the addition of Cabernet Sauvignon. The name Cinque Colli signifying five hills is related to the zone of wine‘s origin, Controguerra. This zone consist of five towns in the province of Teramo win the northern part of the Abruzzo region. The riserva 2007 was aged for more than one year in wood and for a few months in the bottle. A blend of the local Montepulciano with Cabernet Sauvignon gives a robust wine, harmonious and warm.

Details

Color: intense ruby red.
Aroma: rich, complex, notes of black currant, blackberry, cocoa, black pepper.
Flavor: warm, soft, balanced.
Food matching: excellent with meat roasts, mainly beef, lamb, venison.
Serving temperature: 18°/20°C.
Alcohol content: 14%.

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