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ILICO |
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CATEGORY: |
V.Q.P.R.D.
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Doc Ilico. |
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ORIGIN: |
The
vineyards are in the commune of Controguerra at 260
metres a.s.l. |
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SUBSOIL COMPOSITION: |
Medium-textured soil, tending to clayey. |
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GRAPE
VARIETALS: |
Montepulciano
100%. |
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TRAINING TECHNIQUES: |
The
vineyards are trained in the "tendone" system (3m x 3m)
(high trellis supported by crossed wires) with a
consequent density of 1,100 per hectare, on a hilly
position. |
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TIME OF
HARVESTING AND VINIFICATION: |
Grapes are
usually harvested in early October, and, after an
accurate selection, are stemmed, crushed and processed
following the traditional "red" wine-making method with
a long maceration of the skins in temperature-controlled
stainless steel tanks at 28°C. Once the malolactic
fermentation is over, the wine is aged in 25-hectolitres barrels of Slavonian oak for about
9-10 months, then
bottled and cellared for another 3-4 months before
release. |
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STYLE: |
Colour: red ruby with violet, highlights when
young.
Nose: red fruits, pleasant and persistent
Flavour: it well fills the mouth, on the palate
is deep, full, round and harmonious, it lingers with a
hint of liquorice at the end. |
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SERVING: |
It is a
great accompaniment to roasted or braised red meats,
game, poultry, semi-matured cheese; ideal with lamb and
kid. |
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ANALYTICAL
DATA: |
Alcohol
13.50% vol. - Total Acidity 5.70 g/l. |
