Binomio
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2021
| Denomination | DOC Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation followed by racking and pressing; transfer to new and second-use barriques and ageing in barriques for about 15 months; light filtration before bottling. |
- Name: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2021, 14.5% vol, 0.75 l
- Grapes: 100% Montepulciano, hand-picked in the second half of October
- Vinification: maceration in vertical vats and 15 months in barrique
- Aromatic notes: hints of blackberry, wild strawberries, wild red fruits and spices
- Pairings and awards: matured meats and cheeses; 93/100 from James Suckling and Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
Binomio Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a still red wine that expresses the intensity of Montepulciano grapes. It stands out for its powerful and structured profile, with clear notes of blackberry, wild strawberries and spices. On the palate, it offers a rich sip, supported by a mature and balanced tannin that leads to a fresh and persistent finish. Careful vinification and maturation in barrels enhance its flavour profile, ensuring a pleasant aromatic depth.
Where it comes from
The vineyards grow in the province of Pescara, at the foot of the Majella mountains. Situated at an altitude between 300 and 350 metres, they benefit from an ideal southern exposure for perfect ripening. The medium-textured clay soils give the wine a solid structure and natural drive. The Binomio label was created with the aim of enhancing a historic vineyard, offering a vibrant and authentic version of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
How it is produced
The manual harvest takes place in the second half of October, ensuring a rigorous selection of Montepulciano bunches. After destemming, the grapes ferment in vertical vats, followed by malolactic fermentation. Ageing takes place in new and second-use barrels for about fifteen months, with periodic rackings to aid its development. To preserve the fruit’s richness, no fining is carried out, with only a light final filtration.
History and Curiosities
Born from the collaboration between Stefano Inama and Sabatino di Properzio, the Binomio project has given rise to an opulent and modern Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. The soul of this powerful red lies in a historic 1971 vineyard, located at the foot of the Maiella. In this unique terroir, Abruzzo’s winemaking tradition merges with careful ageing in barriques, releasing intense aromas of wild berries. An excellence supported by mature, balanced tannins, awarded 93 points by international critics for its majestic structure.
Awards
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2021
93/100
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.
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2021
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
The project certainly arose from the common passion of the two producers for this particular terroir: Abruzzo is "strong but gentle": an extremely charming region, but rarely visited.
Fattoria La Valentina and Azienda Agricola Inama developed the project during the first two vintages of ’98 and ’99. Using these wines we started to perfect the recipe in order to get the best from this vine. The operation really took off in 2000 with the purchase of an extraordinary vineyard in Località San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore. This old 4.2-hectare vineyard was planted in the 1970s in a splendid position very near to the Majella National Park.
Hereafter, Binomio gradually make its way year by year, becoming a landmark among the best wines of the region. Read more
| Name | Binomio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vendor | Binomio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the collaboration between Stefano Inama and Sabatino di Properzio, the Binomio project has given rise to an opulent and modern Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. The soul of this powerful red lies in a historic 1971 vineyard, located at the foot of the Maiella. In this unique terroir, Abruzzo’s winemaking tradition merges with careful ageing in barriques, releasing intense aromas of wild berries. An excellence supported by mature, balanced tannins, awarded 93 points by international critics for its majestic structure. |
| Origin | Abruzzo-Pescara, pre-park on the slopes of Mount Majella |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured clay |
| Cultivation system | Very open overhead trellis |
| Plants per hectare | 1600 - 2000 plants/hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 45/50 q/ha |
| Harvest | Second half of October |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; destemming; maceration and fermentation in vertical vats; malolactic fermentation; racking and pressing; ageing in new and second-passage barriques for approximately 15 months; light filtration before bottling |
| Wine making | Non-invasive approach with simple winemaking practices for a fresh and clean wine, without over-extraction; destemming of the grapes; maceration and fermentation in vertical vats; malolactic fermentation followed by racking, pressing and transferring; ageing in new and second-use barriques for about 15 months; no fining and light filtration before bottling. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation followed by racking and pressing; transfer to new and second-use barriques and ageing in barriques for about 15 months; light filtration before bottling. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |