SESSANTESIMO – Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOP

Vintage: 2020

Grape Variety: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, vinified as a single variety.

Production Area: Municipalities of Frisa, San Vito Chietino, and Ortona.

Soils: Medium-textured soils with a tendency toward clay, south- and south-east-facing exposures.

Training System: Abruzzo pergola and row-trained vines.

Vineyard Area: 15 hectares.

Harvest Period: Generally late harvest, during the second half of October.

Winemaking: Traditional red vinification with medium to long maceration on the skins.

Ageing: One-third in wood and two-thirds in concrete tanks.

Alcohol Content: 15% vol.

Format: 75 cl

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C.

Tasting Notes: Deep, impenetrable ruby red in colour. The nose is intense, with notes of ripe red fruit accompanied by hints of spice. On the palate, it is bold and persistent; well-defined, silky tannins give the wine its distinctive character.

Recommended Pairings: Ideal with richly structured dishes, braised red meats, arrosticini, and aged cheeses.