Buccicatino Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2021
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo by Buccicatino winery in Abruzzo region of Italy is medium-bodied fresh and fruity red wine that will pair nicely with a variety of dishes from salads, pasta with tomato sauce, grilled vegetables to grilled meat or cheese like cheddar or parmesan.
It is 100% Montepulciano grapes which is the 2nd most planted red grape in Italy (after Sangiovese). Vinified partially in big wooded barrels it transfers smoothness and elegance, together with pleasant depth and warm spiciness.
How is the wine made?
The resulting wine is left to refine 70% in stainless steel containers and the remaining part in 10 hl oak barrels for 20-24 months. The wine is then assembled, stabilized, filtered and bottled.
About the winery
Buccicatino winery was founded in 1993 when Umberto Buccicatino made a brave choice of renovating and creating a dynamic winery with the main objective of producing quality wines.
The vineyards are situated in a hilly area with loamy and pebbly soil that is reflected in the character of the wine. The wine is produced following traditional methods with the objective of minimising any impact on the grapes.
Main grapes cultivated are Trebbiano and Pecorino for the white; and Montepulciano and Sangiovese for the red wines.
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