Codice Citra
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Laus Vitae Riserva 2019
| Denomination | Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Aging | Initially in large barrels until structural complexity is achieved to support further barrique ageing. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Product name | Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Laus Vitae Riserva 2019 |
| Color | Intense red with violet and purple nuances. |
| Perfume | Red fruit, blackberry and morello cherry jam, hints of violets. Appreciable nuances of vanilla, cocoa, hazelnut, leather, liquorice and black pepper. |
| Taste | Pleasantly tannic and balanced. With long, persistent finish. |
| Pairings | Important main courses, pasta "alla chitarra" with lamb, Abruzzo timbale, pappardelle with boar, roast pork, tenderloin with green pepper, roasted lamb, stufed mushrooms, polenta with sausage. Aged cheeses: 5-8 years old Pecorino from Abruzzo. |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still red Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva DOC, 15% ABV, 100% Montepulciano, produced by Codice Citra. 0.75 L bottle, 2019 vintage. A wine that celebrates the Abruzzo winemaking tradition, the result of long maceration on the skins and aging in large barrels and barriques. Founded in 1973, Citra is the leading winemaking company in Abruzzo, uniting eight proven wineries, all located in the province of Chieti, in a region with extraordinary potential, the historic birthplace of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo. Harvested by hand. Initially aged in large barrels, until the wine reaches a structural complexity that supports further aging in barriques. Red fruit, blackberry and morello cherry jam, and hints of violet. Appreciable nuances of vanilla, cocoa, hazelnut, leather, licorice, and black pepper. Intense red with violet and purple hues. Pleasantly tannic and balanced, with a long, persistent finish.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1973
- Oenologist: Riccardo Cotarella, Davide Dias, Ludovia Crugnale
- Bottles produced: 25.000.000
- Hectares: 6.000
The strong link with the territory is evident starting from the name, which the founding members wanted to give in 1973. The word "Citra" is a latin adverb, name of one of the two Regions in which the Abruzzo was divided in the geographical maps of the Kingdom of the Bourbons and of the Pontifical State, dating back to the eighteenth century, before the Unification of Italy.
The name Citra, identifying the area in which the associated cooperatives are located, is meaningful: it expresses the strong link with the territory and refers to the ancient wine-making knowledge of the Chieti area. Read more
| Name | Codice Citra Laus Vitae Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vendor | Codice Citra |
| Origin | Ortona (CH) |
| Harvest | By hand. |
| Wine making | Selection and harvesting of the grapes by hand, long maceration of the skins at a controlled temperature. |
| Aging | Initially in large barrels until structural complexity is achieved to support further barrique ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |