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Masciarelli

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2024

Abruzzo

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Masciarelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo sets the global standard for the grape, offering both iconic quality and everyday accessibility. Made from 100% estate-grown Montepulciano, it showcases rich dark cherry fruit with spicy, smoky notes, and a full, fleshy palate with surprising depth and length. Sourced from vineyards across Abruzzo at varied elevations, the wine is vinified in stainless steel with 10–15 days of maceration and refined for 20 months. Since 1981, it has served as a true ambassador for Montepulciano and the Abruzzo region.

VINEYARD

5 separate vineyard sites, with clay and limestone soils, ranging from 200 to 400 meters above sea level. Vines are Abruzzo pergola or single Guyot trained, and range in age from 5-40 years.

WINEMAKING

In stainless steel tanks, temperature-controlled 28-30°C. Maceration for 15-20 days. Maturation in stainless steel.

VINTAGE

The 2024 Abruzzo growing season was defined by a hot and dry summer, causing an early harvest to begin in the first ten days of August. Despite the early ripening, the grapes retained excellent quality and freshness, with no damage to the fruit. The harvest was smooth, with healthy grapes across varieties, promising a vintage of excellent quality. Even with the hot summer, the fruit’s integrity was safeguarded, setting the stage for exceptional wines that showcase the region's potential in a challenging season.

TASTING NOTE

Limpid, deep ruby red color. Intense, complex bouquet. Dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries and undergrowth.

FOOD PAIRING

Grilled meats, pizza, red sauce pastas

Color

Red

Blend %

100% Montepulciano

Appellation

Abruzzo

Alcohol

13.5%

Suggested Retail Price

$17

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