2016 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Abruzzo, Italy€¦ · the low hills of the northern province of...
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The origins of the carousel come from medieval riding fairs in the north of Italy. These elaborate“equestrian ballets” took place in royal courts and featured lavishly decorated horses and highly skilled riders performing synchronized formaons. Popularity lead builders to replicate them by designing rotang plaorms with mounted wooden horses for children to ride. The carousel has been the centerpiece of La Fiera, The Fair, for centuries. Alcohol 13.05 % Total Acidity 5.6 g/l Residual Sugar 3.9 g/l pH 3.4 2016 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Abruzzo, Italy Ideal with pasta courses and red meat. Serve at 65º-68º F GRAPE VARIETAL 100% Montepulciano APPELLATION Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC. Heading due east from Rome lays the region of Abruzzo. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo was designated as a DOC in 1968. It covers most of Abruzzo ranging from Molise in the south, the Marche in the north and inland against the Apennines Mountains. The wines are at least 85% Montepulci- ano (with Sangiovese permitted). In parts of the Abruzzi, most notably in the low hills of the northern province of Teramo, Montepulciano becomes a red of irresistible character — full-bodied, even robust, with a capacity to age but with such supple smoothness that it can be eminently drinkable even when young. VINTAGE INFORMATION Due to the higher than normal diurnal temperatures of the 2016 growing season, the wine shows a delicate aromatic profile. WINEMAKING Harvesting took place in the end of September/beginning of October. Traditional red wine vinification occurs at a controlled temperature between 77º and 80º F. CELLARING 4 years. TASTING NOTES La Fiera Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a deep, ruby-red color with violet highlights and a pleasant and fruity bouquet on the palate. The finish is full-bodied with soft tannins and good acidity. upc # 0 89832 90006 1 (750ml) | upc # 0 89832 90004 7 (1.5l) Abruzzo, Italy P: 847.647.1100 W: www.winesellersltd.com @WinesellersLtd ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA CANADA CHILE ENGLAND FRANCE GERMANY ITALY NEW ZEALAND PORTUGAL SPAIN UNITED STATES
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The origins of the carousel come from medieval riding fairs in the north of Italy. These elaborate“equestrian ballets” took place in royal courts and featured lavishly decorated horses and highly skilled riders performing synchronized formations. Popularity lead builders to replicate them by designing rotating platforms with mounted wooden horses
for children to ride. The carousel has been the centerpiece of La Fiera, The Fair, for centuries.
Alcohol 13.05 %Total Acidity 5.6 g/lResidual Sugar 3.9 g/lpH 3.4
2016 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Abruzzo, Italy
Ideal with pasta courses and red meat.
Serve at 65º-68º F
GRAPE VARIETAL100% Montepulciano
APPELLATIONMontepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC. Heading due east from Rome lays the region of Abruzzo. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo was designated as a DOC in 1968. It covers most of Abruzzo ranging from Molise in the south, the Marche in the north and inland against the Apennines Mountains. The wines are at least 85% Montepulci-ano (with Sangiovese permitted). In parts of the Abruzzi, most notably in the low hills of the northern province of Teramo, Montepulciano becomes a red of irresistible character — full-bodied, even robust, with a capacity to age but with such supple smoothness that it can be eminently drinkable even when young.
VINTAGE INFORMATIONDue to the higher than normal diurnal temperatures of the 2016 growing season, the wine shows a delicate aromatic profile.
WINEMAKINGHarvesting took place in the end of September/beginning of October. Traditional red wine vinification occurs at a controlled temperature between 77º and 80º F.
CELLARING4 years.
TASTING NOTESLa Fiera Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a deep, ruby-red color with violet highlights and a pleasant and fruity bouquet on the palate. The finish is full-bodied with soft tannins and good acidity.
upc # 0 89832 90006 1 (750ml) | upc # 0 89832 90004 7 (1.5l)
Abruzzo, Italy
P: 847 .647 .1100 W: www.winese l le rs l td .com @W i nese l le rsL td
ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA CANADA CHILE ENGLAND FRANCE GERMANY ITALY NEW ZEALAND PORTUGAL SPAIN UNITED STATES
