Barone Cornacchia 2021 'Poggio Varano' Anfora Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC

Item Number: 22180

UPC: 0-748132100228

Country: Italy
Region: Abruzzo
Sub Region: Teramo
Appellation/AVA: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2021
Grape(s): 100% Montepulciano
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14.5
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Soil Type: Calcareous and stony
Elevation: 240 meters

Vineyard Notes: The estate is located in the province of Teramo in the fertile Vibrata Valley, which is close to the border of the Marche region. The sea is only 9.3 miles away and provides moderating breezes for perfect ripening. The vines are 20-40 years old. The vineyards are certified organic with conversion to biodynamic.

Winemaking Notes: Grapes were manually harvested. They were destemmed, crushed, and put in amphorae for spontaneous fermentation with skin maceration for 6 months. Poggio Varano Montepulciano then aged another 6 months in bottle before release.

Tasting Notes: The bouquet is intensely fruity with ripe plums, blackberries, blueberries, and and black cherries along with spice tones. On the palate, it is velvety and fresh with great ripe fruit extraction. The taste is soft, persistent, balanced, and harmonious with a bit of a rustic charm from the amphorae.

Pairing Suggestions: The Poggio Varano Montepulciano pairs with fresh and aged cheeses, pasta dishes with meat or vegetable sauces, and grilled or roasted white meats, salmon, and tuna.