Talamonti Tre Saggi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2015

Dark ruby red with violet tones. Complex notes of wild berries framed by elegant oak spice.
Spicy cassis and cherry coated with hazelnut and coffee.
Perfect with red meats, game and aged goat cheese.

PRODUCTION REGION
Selected vineyards in the municipality of Loreto Aprutino, located in the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC production area, on the slopes of Gran Sasso.

VARIETIES
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 100%

GROUND
Clay, slightly calcareous. Altitude: 300 meters.

PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
Produced exclusively with selected Montepulciano grapes and hand-picked in mid-October in the Talamonti vineyards, covering around 25 hectares in the heart of Abruzzo at the foot of the Gran Sasso hills. The separation and crushing of the grapes and the alcoholic fermentation for 14 days are followed by malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels (Allier and Troncais). The wine ages in 300 liter French oak barrels for twelve months. Then it is aged in a bottle for 12 months.

TASTING CHARACTERISTICS
Dark ruby red with violet tones. Complex notes of wild berries framed by elegant oak spice.
Spicy cassis and cherry coated with hazelnut and coffee.

PRODUCTION
30,000 bottles

GUARD
6 to 10 years.

Perfect with red meats, game and aged goat cheese.