Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva

From Blue Bloods to Blue Jeans, D'AGOSTINO fits every occasion. Structured and savory with vibrant, dark fruit flavors framed by a nuance of oak and spice. A delightfully delicious wine with a lingering, smooth finish. Vinified to perfectly align with the American lifestyle. It is what we like, and the way we like it.  Matches with all your favorite dishes and occasions. Great with family and friends, or just for relax mode.  

VARIETAL

100% Montepulciano

VINEYARDS

3 specific vineyard sites in the Chieti Province of Abruzzo

Soil Composition: Clay and Limestone

Training Method: Abruzzo Trellis and Cordon Spur System

Altitude: 285 - 365 meters above sea level

Density of Planting (vines/ha): 1,700/1,800 for Abruzzo Trellis and 3,000/3,500  for  Cordon Spur

Yield (kg/ha): 8,000

Exposure: South-East / South-West

Age of Vines: 35 - 40 years

Harvest: Hand-picked and selected grapes from the last two weeks of October 

VINIFICATION

The hand-harvested and de-stemmed grapes undergo an extended maceration period to extract color, aromas and an elegant mouth feel. The must is racked off during fermentation and pumped over the skin cap. The wine is placed in stainless steel tanks to complete the malolactic fermentation process. Aged 12 months in small French oak barrels, the wine is then transferred to large Slavonian barrels for an additional 12 months aging prior to bottling.

DESCRIPTION
Color: Deep ruby red with garnet hues.

Fragrance: Blackberry, crushed violets, licorice, leather, tabbacco and spice.

Taste: Elegantly structured and full-flavored with notes of dark fruits, Morello cherry, coffee and balsamic with a long-lingering and persistently lasting finish.

DELICIOUS - DISTINCTIVE - D'AGOSTINO

Whether you feel classy or a bit sassy, the D'AGOSTINO Pinot Grigio fits every occasion. A seriously casual wine which is refreshingly  clean and easy to drink. 

Vinified to perfectly align with the American lifestyle. It is what we like, and the way we like it.  Matches with all your favorite dishes and occasions. Great with family and friends, or just for relax mode.  

VARIETAL

100% Pinot Grigio

VINEYARDS

Specific vineyard sites in the Chieti Province of Abruzzo

Soil Composition: Clay and Limestone

Training Method: Cordon Spur System

Altitude: 1,000-1,500 feet above sea level

Vines/acre: 2,600/3,200 

Yield/acre: 6 tons

Exposure: South-West

Age of Vines: 10-15 years

Harvest: Hand-picked and selected grapes from the first half of September 

VINIFICATION

The hand-harvested and destemmed grapes undergo a cold fermentation period to gently extract color, aromas and an elegant mouth feel. The wine is transferred to large temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and aged 6 months prior to bottling.

DESCRIPTION

Color: Pale yellow with green highlights

Fragrance: Citrus, acacia flower with hints of almond

Taste: Refreshing and clean citrus notes with a smooth and lingering finish.

DELICIOUS - DISTINCTIVE - D'AGOSTINO