Torre dei Beati
Montepulciano Abruzzo Riserva Cocciapazza 2021
| Denomination | DOC Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Rosso Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Aging | 20 months in French oak barrels |
- Name and grape: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Riserva, 100% Montepulciano
- Vintage and alcohol content: 2021, 14.5% vol; organic still red wine
- Vinification and maturation: Stainless steel followed by 20 months in French oak barriques
- Aromatic profile: Ripe red fruit, black pepper, liquorice, cocoa and tobacco
- Taste and pairings: Velvety tannins; ideal with roast lamb and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cocciapazza by Torre dei Beati is an organic red wine made from Montepulciano grapes. An authentic expression of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva, it reveals a structured and full-bodied profile with a dense ruby colour. On the palate, the smoothness of the well-defined and mature tannins balances a pleasant acidic drive. The bouquet offers notes of ripe red fruit, hints of black pepper and liquorice, as well as elegant balsamic nuances, chocolate and tobacco.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Loreto Aprutino, from vines grown on clay-limestone hills at around 250-300 metres above sea level. The microclimate, tempered by sea breezes and mountain currents, ensures the perfect ripening of the grapes, guaranteeing a balance between concentration and acidity. The cultivation follows the traditional Abruzzo pergola and high-density espalier. The identity of Torre dei Beati is closely linked to the local area, with a name inspired by a fifteenth-century fresco preserved in the nearby church of Santa Maria in Piano.
How it is produced
The production process is based on strict organic farming practices. The manual harvest involves selective picking to choose only perfectly healthy and ripe bunches. Fermentation and vinification take place in stainless steel tanks, a technique essential for preserving the natural fragrance of the fruit. The wine then rests for twenty months in French oak barrels, acquiring its distinctive aromatic complexity and ensuring excellent longevity, ideal for accompanying roast lamb and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
The Torre dei Beati Cocciapazza originates in Loreto Aprutino from vines grown on beautiful clay-limestone hills. This wine pays homage to the ancient name of the vineyard, offering a pure and vibrant expression of the Abruzzo region. The family-run winery takes its name from a magnificent fifteenth-century fresco located in the nearby church of Santa Maria in Piano. Thanks to a meticulous selective manual harvest and strict organic methods, the vintage received 94 points from Vinous.
Awards
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2021
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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2021
91/100
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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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1999
- Oenologist: Fausto Albanesi
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 21
Our family-run company was set up 1999 when we decided to take over the vineyard cultivated for many years by our Father Rocco. Convinced of the impossibility of separating the concept of quality of wine from that of its genuineness, we immediately converted the vineyard to the biological method and our first bottle was produced in 2000. The first production unit, located on the ground floor of the old farmhouse was later joined by a barrel cellar for maturing the wines and a new production cellar. At the same time our range of products expanded with the study of significant variations on Montepulciano theme, followed by new Pecorino and Trebbiano vineyards.
We cultivate 21 hectares in Loreto Aprutino, between 250 and 300 meters above sea level, 25 kilometers from the Adriatic, on the first spurs of clayey-calcareous hills that close the valley of the Tavo torrent, rising towards the 3,000 metres of the Gran Sasso d'Italia, the highest peak in the Apennines. This particular position means that the vines are constantly affected during the day by the air temperate from the sea, and at night, especially in the last month of ripening, by the cold that descends from the mountain, which is already covered in snow in September.
The Abruzzi pergola represents the type of planting of the oldest vineyards, while high-density espalier is used for the most recent plantings. Agronomic practices vary according to the type of planting, the characteristics of the vine, and the individual parcel of land, always aiming to achieve a natural vegetative-productive balance, aimed at obtaining limited quantities.
Harvesting is carried out exclusively with successive passes of scalar picking, selecting each time on each plant only the perfectly healthy and ripe bunches, leaving the others to gain greater concentration until the next harvest. Cultivation is carried out using organic methods, certified in accordance with European laws.
Torre dei Beati Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Mazzamurello 2017 was awarded the Tast e Vin by AIS and is one of the 22 best regional wines in Italy. Read more
| Name | Torre dei Beati Montepulciano Abruzzo Riserva Cocciapazza 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vendor | Torre dei Beati |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Torre dei Beati Cocciapazza originates in Loreto Aprutino from vines grown on beautiful clay-limestone hills. This wine pays homage to the ancient name of the vineyard, offering a pure and vibrant expression of the Abruzzo region. The family-run winery takes its name from a magnificent fifteenth-century fresco located in the nearby church of Santa Maria in Piano. Thanks to a meticulous selective manual harvest and strict organic methods, the vintage received 94 points from Vinous. |
| Origin | Loreto Aprutino, Abruzzo, Italy |
| Soil composition | Clay-calcareous |
| Cultivation system | Abruzzo pergola and high-density espalier |
| Yield per hectare | 50 hl/ha |
| Production technique | Fermentation and vinification in stainless steel; ageing for 20 months in French oak barriques; selective manual harvesting |
| Wine making | Fermentation and vinification in stainless steel; aged for 20 months in French oak barriques. |
| Aging | 20 months in French oak barrels |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |