Orlandi Contucci Ponno
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Podere La Regia Specula 2019
| Denomination | Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Aging | 12 months after malolactic fermentation, partly in tonneaux, partly in 20 hl medium casks. A further 6 months in bottle before release. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Product name | Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Podere La Regia Specula 2019 |
| Color | Ruby red with shy garnet reflections. |
| Perfume | Fruity nose impact of plum, blueberry, currant jelly, jammy marasca cherry, tamarind, carob, wet earth, eucalyptus, pink pepper, clove, pine resin, dried tobacco and delicate vegetal sensations. |
| Taste | On the palate it is persuasive, satisfying, with a dense tannic texture and long balsamic trail on the finish. |
| Pairings | Roasted red and white meat, rolled meats, wild fowl, moderately ripened cheeses. |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Country | Italy |
Description
This wine is produced from a selection of different clones of Montepulciano already present in some of the estate's vineyards. The aim was to recreate a wine with the original properties and characteristics of this ancient grape variety. The new DOCG 'Colline Teramane' appellation, with its strict regulations imposing severe limitations on production and much longer vinification and ageing times, allows us to obtain a product of remarkable quality that gains in roundness and finesse compared to the basic DOC Montepulciano.
Awards
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2019
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 Ā°C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1960
- Oenologist: Marina Orlandi Contucci, Gianni Fioravanti
- Bottles produced: 185.000
- Hectares: 31
The soils destined to the vineyards are alluvial brecciosa, with a particular calcareous mixture that has favored the planting of particular quality vines of Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Cabernet grapes, directly imported from France after having ascertained from the analyzes carried out that this dough was completely similar to that of one of the most prized areas of Bordeaux.
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It is in this context that we tried to revalue some original clones of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - a vine that already existed in the area at the end of the eighteenth century - selecting them according to their characteristics with respect to the soil and the microclimate. Produced and vinified as required by its specification, this wine can favorably compete with the most balanced Italian wines. Read more
| Name | Orlandi Contucci Ponno Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Podere La Regia Specula 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vendor | Orlandi Contucci Ponno |
| Origin | Roseto degli Abruzzi (TE) |
| Climate | Exposure: South. |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 90 q. |
| Wine making | Soft pressing after 10 2 days of maceration on the skins. |
| Aging | 12 months after malolactic fermentation, partly in tonneaux, partly in 20 hl medium casks. A further 6 months in bottle before release. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |