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Caparrone, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC [Organic] 2024

Caparrone, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC [Organic] 2024

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Juicy sour cherry, soft tannins and lip-smacking acidity combine to give an unusually fine example of Montepulciano. The quality of the fruit takes this casual dining classic to a new level.

Production

The Montepulciano grapes are grown in the 9 hectare Colle Caparrone vineyard, southeast facing and at 200m altitude. The grapes are harvested at the start of October. Then they're fermented in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 26-28ºC for 2-3 weeks, with up to a week's maceration on the skins.

Tasting notes

Beautifully violet coloured with aromas of black cherry and plum. The palate is full flavoured with damson and blackcurrant fruit, hints of white pepper, all balanced by fresh acidity and youthful tannins.

Food match

A proven match for quality pork and leek sausages, onion gravy and mash.


  • ABV

    12.5%

  • Bottle Size

    75cl

  • Region/Country

    Abruzzo, Italy

  • Grape

    Montepulciano 100%

  • Features

    Vegetarian, Vegan, Sustainable

  • Closure

    Synthetic Cork

  • Winemaker

    Rocco Pasetti

  • Appellation

    Montepulciano dAbruzzo DOC

  • Allergen info

    Contains sulphites and no other allergens

    Azienda Agricola Contesa

    Italy

    www.contesa.it

    Meet the Producer

    Rocco Pasetti's superbly sited, 50 hectare, estate lies in the heart of the Collecorvino district in the hills northwest of Pescara, recognised as one of the best vineyard zones in Abruzzo.

    Surrounding the winery, the south-facing slopes of clay-chalk soils, at around 250m altitude, are ideal for the cultivation of Montepulciano, with Pecorino grown on the lower slopes. The cellar was completed in 2004 - carved into the hillside. Rocco's son, Franco Pasetti, is also a winemaker and now works alongside him at the estate.

    The Contesa wines are impeccably-made expressions of Abruzzo's local grapes - modern and easy to drink, yet wines of real substance.

    A Note on Sustainability

    Contesa is committed to its sustainability programme and practices an integrated crop management system that is certified under the EU-recognised Sistema Di Qualità Nazionale Di Produzione Integrata (SQNPI) scheme.

    The winery has also been in conversion to Organic, with much of the portfolio certified Organic from the 2024 vintage.


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