Ciavolich
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Fosso Cancelli 2019
| Denomination | DOC Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Aging | After about a year and a half, the wine is bottled and matures in the bottle for at least 3 years; a slight sediment may be present (keep the bottle upright before opening). |
- Name and vintage: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2019, still red wine, 0.75 litre bottle
- Vinification: fermentation in cement vats, indigenous yeasts, unfiltered
- Ageing: aged in bottle for 3 years; possible presence of sediment
- Bouquet and aromas: red fruit, black pepper, balsamic notes, liquorice, chocolate and tobacco
- Pairings: ideal with meats, pork and mature cheeses; decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ciavolich Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Fosso Cancelli is a still red wine that expresses the character of the Montepulciano grape variety. This organic wine, a true expression of the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo area, presents a deep ruby red colour with violet highlights. The aromatic profile reveals notes of red fruit and flowers, enriched by hints of black pepper, liquorice, chocolate, tobacco and balsamic nuances. On the palate, it offers a full body, warm and enveloping, characterised by a soft and evolved tannic structure that ensures a long and persistent finish, ideal for pairing with red meat dishes, pork and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This red wine originates from Loreto Aprutino, in the province of Pescara, one of the most renowned areas for Abruzzo viticulture. The grapes come from a specific area bordered by a ditch, from which the wine takes its name. The bunches ripen on old vines over forty years old, trained using the traditional pergola system. The roots penetrate soils that blend calcareous clay and silty-clay fractions, giving the harvest concentration and finesse. This perfect pedoclimatic synergy of the Abruzzo terroir allows for the production of high-quality grapes, capable of reflecting the authentic identity of the place in a deep and structured sip.
How it is produced
The production process is meticulous and sustainable, beginning with a manual harvest carried out at the end of October to carefully select the bunches. This is followed by spontaneous fermentation in cement vats with indigenous yeasts, following practices reminiscent of traditional local methods. The wine is not clarified or filtered to preserve its natural integrity. After maturing for about a year and a half, the process concludes with ageing for at least three years. This prolonged rest ensures harmonious evolution, softening the tannins and perfectly defining the overall structure of the wine.
History and Curiosities
Under the guidance of Chiara Ciavolich, the company, founded in 1853, masterfully combines tradition and eco-sustainable innovation. This prestigious red wine is born from the old vineyards of Loreto Aprutino, vines over forty years old located in an area bordered by the stream of the same name. The wine celebrates Abruzzo's history by evoking the past through spontaneous fermentation in concrete with indigenous yeasts. Bottled without filtration, it offers a pure and authentic organic expression that enhances the excellent Montepulciano grapes and the profound connection with the ancient terroir.
Awards
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2019
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2019
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2019
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2019
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1853
- Oenologist: Romano D'Amario
- Bottles produced: 200.000
- Hectares: 30
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| Name | Ciavolich Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Fosso Cancelli 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vendor | Ciavolich |
| Story | History and Curiosities Under the guidance of Chiara Ciavolich, the company, founded in 1853, masterfully combines tradition and eco-sustainable innovation. This prestigious red wine is born from the old vineyards of Loreto Aprutino, vines over forty years old located in an area bordered by the stream of the same name. The wine celebrates Abruzzo's history by evoking the past through spontaneous fermentation in concrete with indigenous yeasts. Bottled without filtration, it offers a pure and authentic organic expression that enhances the excellent Montepulciano grapes and the profound connection with the ancient terroir. |
| Origin | Loreto Aprutino (Pescara) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous clay; silty-clay soil |
| Cultivation system | Tendone |
| Harvest | Manual harvest and selection at the end of October |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation in concrete with indigenous yeasts; no fining or filtration |
| Wine making | Spontaneous fermentation in cement with indigenous yeasts; no fining or filtration. After about a year and a half, it is bottled and matures in the bottle for at least 3 years. |
| Aging | After about a year and a half, the wine is bottled and matures in the bottle for at least 3 years; a slight sediment may be present (keep the bottle upright before opening). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |