DELICIOUS - DISTINCTIVE - D'AGOSTINO
DELICIOUS - DISTINCTIVE - D'AGOSTINO
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