Velenosi
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2024
| Denomination | DOC Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Aging | In steel. |
- Name and vintage: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Velenosi 2024, dry red wine
- Aromatic profile: notes of blackcurrant, strawberry, raspberry and cherry, with a hint of spice and vanilla
- Taste and structure: soft, velvety and juicy on the palate, with savouriness and a solid tannic structure
- Vinification in steel: maceration on the skins for 20 days and ageing in steel
- Data and serving: 13.5% vol, 0.75 l with cork stopper; open 1 hour before serving; contains sulphites
Description
What kind of wine it is
Velenosi's Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a still red wine that embodies the authenticity of the renowned Abruzzo denomination. In the glass, it displays a deep ruby red colour with bright violet highlights. The bouquet is distinctly fruity, dominated by notes of blackcurrant and cherry, enriched with hints of strawberry, blueberry and plum, which fade into a subtle spicy and vanilla touch. After fermentation and maturation in stainless steel, the palate is velvety and juicy, supported by balanced savouriness and a solid tannic structure that ensures a long and lively finish.
Where it comes from
The Montepulciano grapes cultivated by Velenosi grow in the municipality of Controguerra, on predominantly clay soils. This specific soil composition encourages balanced extraction, giving the wine a robust framework. The hillside altitude of the vineyards effectively preserves the freshness and aromatic definition of the grapes. Trained using the Guyot system and a density of five thousand vines per hectare, the plants ensure low yields, ideal for maximising the expressive richness and aromatic complexity of the original fruit.
How it is produced
Harvesting takes place between mid-September and October. After destemming, fermentation in stainless steel is accompanied by a maceration on the skins for about twenty days, a necessary step to extract polyphenols and colour intensity, while preserving the pure varietal character. This is followed by targeted maturation in steel, a technique adopted to enhance the smoothness and clarity of the aromas. This process defines a harmonious sip, characterised by a vibrant freshness and a pleasant persistence on the palate.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1984 from the passion of two young entrepreneurs, the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC by Velenosi embodies the authentic winemaking tradition of the municipality of Controguerra. This fascinating family story is sealed by the tasting notes curated by Marianna Velenosi.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1984
- Oenologist: Attilio Pagli, Filippo Carli
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
- Hectares: 192
The heart of the company is located in the historic city of Ascoli Piceno, which is located in the region Marche at a distance of about 20 km from Adriatic Sea and at a height of 150/200 m above sea level.
The company's farms extend across the hills that surround the splendid valley of the Tronto river, which, thanks to its clayey and fertile soils, has always been suited to the cultivation of vines.
In addition to the four companies located in Ascoli Piceno, Castorano, Monsampolo del Tronto and Castel di Lama, there is a vineyard in the area of Ancarano (TE) and in the area of San Marcello (AN), between the Castelli di Jesi.
Since the beginning, the winery has achieved great success with journalistic criticism published in the most renowned national and international newspapers such as: W, Robert Parker, Red shrimp, Luca Maroni, AIS and many others.
This is why it is present throughout the national territory with the collaboration of 85 agencies and abroad where it is present in 52 nations both in Europe and in the rest of the world.
Production to date is approximately 2.500.000 bottles and the expectations certainly don't stop there. Read more
| Name | Velenosi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vendor | Velenosi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 1984 from the passion of two young entrepreneurs, the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC by Velenosi embodies the authentic winemaking tradition of the municipality of Controguerra. This fascinating family story is sealed by the tasting notes curated by Marianna Velenosi. |
| Origin | Comune di Controguerra, Abruzzo |
| Climate | Altitude: 200-300 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Predominantly clay |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | Approximately 120 quintals of grapes per hectare |
| Harvest | From mid-September to October. |
| Fermentation | Approximately 20 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for about 20 days; ageing in steel |
| Wine making | After destemming, the grapes are transferred to stainless steel fermenters; maceration on the skins lasts about 20 days, followed by racking and ageing in stainless steel. |
| Aging | In steel. |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |