Torre dei Beati
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Mazzamurello Riserva 2021
Other years:
2022| Denomination | DOC Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Rosso Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Aging | 20-22 months in new barriques, with bâtonnage on the fine lees |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Grape variety and style: Still organic red wine made from 100% Montepulciano, controlled designation of origin Riserva 2021
- Ageing: Matured for 20-22 months in new barriques with bâtonnage on fine lees
- Aromas: Scents of spices, liquorice and tobacco with hints of undergrowth, cherry and strawberry
- Palate: Full-bodied and intense structure, well-integrated tannins, good freshness and a persistent finish
- Serving and pairings: Decant for 1 hour at 18-20 °C; ideal with meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Mazzamurello by Torre dei Beati is an organic red wine that precisely expresses the character of the Montepulciano grape variety. It displays an intense ruby colour and an aromatic profile rich in spices, liquorice, tobacco and undergrowth, enhanced by notes of cherry and strawberry with a pleasant balsamic finish. On the palate, the intense and full-bodied sip is supported by a perfectly integrated tannic structure, ensuring freshness and a long-lasting finish.
Where it comes from
This noble expression of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo originates in Loreto Aprutino from hillside vineyards situated at around three hundred metres above sea level. The clay and limestone soils promote balanced vine growth, cultivated using the traditional Abruzzo pergola system. The local microclimate benefits from the influence of sea breezes and mountain currents, creating temperature variations ideal for the aromatic development of the grapes.
How it is produced
After careful manual selection of the grape bunches, vinification involves a cold pre-maceration and fermentation in steel with thirty days of skin contact. Ageing continues for twenty months in new barrels, using bâtonnage on the fine lees to ensure the wine’s natural stability. The name celebrates a mischievous sprite from local folklore who, according to legend, loves to hide among the barrels, becoming a symbol of the meticulous care dedicated to this production.
History and Curiosities
It takes its name from a legendary Abruzzese goblin who roams among the barrels: Mazzamurello is the symbolic label of the Torre dei Beati winery. Produced in Loreto Aprutino since 1999, this iconic organic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC is the result of expert maturation on fine lees. Its full-bodied and balanced sip has conquered the entire national scene, earning the important score of 94/100 from Vinous. A majestic red that elevates the lively local tradition, expressing a timeless elegance.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2021
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.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1999
- Oenologist: Fausto Albanesi
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 21
Our family-run company was set up 1999 when we decided to take over the vineyard cultivated for many years by our Father Rocco. Convinced of the impossibility of separating the concept of quality of wine from that of its genuineness, we immediately converted the vineyard to the biological method and our first bottle was produced in 2000. The first production unit, located on the ground floor of the old farmhouse was later joined by a barrel cellar for maturing the wines and a new production cellar. At the same time our range of products expanded with the study of significant variations on Montepulciano theme, followed by new Pecorino and Trebbiano vineyards.
We cultivate 21 hectares in Loreto Aprutino, between 250 and 300 meters above sea level, 25 kilometers from the Adriatic, on the first spurs of clayey-calcareous hills that close the valley of the Tavo torrent, rising towards the 3,000 metres of the Gran Sasso d'Italia, the highest peak in the Apennines. This particular position means that the vines are constantly affected during the day by the air temperate from the sea, and at night, especially in the last month of ripening, by the cold that descends from the mountain, which is already covered in snow in September.
The Abruzzi pergola represents the type of planting of the oldest vineyards, while high-density espalier is used for the most recent plantings. Agronomic practices vary according to the type of planting, the characteristics of the vine, and the individual parcel of land, always aiming to achieve a natural vegetative-productive balance, aimed at obtaining limited quantities.
Harvesting is carried out exclusively with successive passes of scalar picking, selecting each time on each plant only the perfectly healthy and ripe bunches, leaving the others to gain greater concentration until the next harvest. Cultivation is carried out using organic methods, certified in accordance with European laws.
Torre dei Beati Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Mazzamurello 2017 was awarded the Tast e Vin by AIS and is one of the 22 best regional wines in Italy. Read more
| Name | Torre dei Beati Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Mazzamurello Riserva 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic 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 | Torre dei Beati |
| Story | History and Curiosities It takes its name from a legendary Abruzzese goblin who roams among the barrels: Mazzamurello is the symbolic label of the Torre dei Beati winery. Produced in Loreto Aprutino since 1999, this iconic organic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC is the result of expert maturation on fine lees. Its full-bodied and balanced sip has conquered the entire national scene, earning the important score of 94/100 from Vinous. A majestic red that elevates the lively local tradition, expressing a timeless elegance. |
| Origin | Loreto Aprutino (Pescara) |
| Climate | Hot and dry |
| Soil composition | Clay and limestone |
| Cultivation system | Pergola abruzzese |
| Plants per hectare | 1600 |
| Yield per hectare | 5,000 kg/ha |
| Production technique | Fermentation in steel with cold pre-maceration; maturation in new barriques with bâtonnage on fine lees |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel with cold pre-maceration; total maceration of 30 days; maturation for 20-22 months in new barriques with bâtonnage on fine lees to achieve natural stability. |
| Aging | 20-22 months in new barriques, with bâtonnage on the fine lees |
| Year production | 100000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |