Brut Rosé I.G.T.
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Area of Production: Bolognano, Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy
Varietal: Montepulciano Alcohol: 12% Wine Notes: The wine is brilliant pink in color. It has a fine and persistent perlage. Aromas include notes of cherry, currant, blueberry and orange blossom. The wine is well-balanced, lingering, fragrant, with pleasant acidity and a smooth finish. Winemaking Technique: Native to Italy, the Montepulciano grapes are grown in the Abruzzo region of Italy, which is located in the central part of the country. The wine is made using the Charmat method, which is a method of sparkling wine production which involves secondary fermentation in a sealed tank. The grapes are gently pressed and the juice is fermented at a cool temperature (12 °C) in stainless steel tanks. This preserves the delicate fruit aromas. A second fermentation of the wine occurs with selected yeasts at a controlled temperature in pressure tanks. The foaming lasts 10/15 days. Estate & Wines: The 500 acres of the estate of Ciccio Zaccagnini is located in Bolognano, alongside the Rome-Pescara highway, in the province of Pescara. It is situated approximately 30 milesfrom the coast and about 8 miles from the Maiella Mountainwhich rises 9,000 ft. The vineyards are located in the cru section called "Colle Morto di Bolognano". Marcello Zaccagnini, the dynamic director of the operation, together with his winemaker, Concezio Marulli, have been protagonists in renovating wine making in Abruzzo. Keeping an eye on tradition, each bottle in this line, wears a small piece of the "Tralcetto", or grape vine, around its neck; they also pay close attention to advancing technologies and modernization. Vines cultivated by Marcello Zaccagnini include Montepulciano and Trebbiano, both classic wines. Recommended Pairings: Enjoy by itself as an apéritif, or with fresh oysters, shellfish, crab cakes, or grilled sea bass. It also pairs with vegetable quiche, lemon chicken, and Thai curries. UPC Code: 089475501458 |
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