Emidio Pepe
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2023
| Denomination | DOCG Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Aging | The wine is neither clarified nor filtered. |
- Denomination and grape variety: DOCG Colline Teramane, 100% Montepulciano
- Vinification: manual destemming and spontaneous fermentation in concrete vats
- Wine purity: unclarified, unfiltered, use of indigenous yeasts
- Aromatic profile: notes of ripe red fruit, humus, sandalwood and fresh grass
- Serving and pairings: decant for one hour at 16-18°C, ideal with meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Emidio Pepe's Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a still organic red wine with controlled and guaranteed designation of origin, produced in Abruzzo. Made from Montepulciano grapes and vinified in cement vats, it displays an intense ruby red colour and releases aromas of ripe red fruit, enriched with humus, sandalwood and freshly cut grass. On the palate, it is austere and dry, supported by a pronounced tannic structure that gives it power, structure and an exceptional ageing potential.
Where it comes from
This red originates in Abruzzo, specifically in the hilly area of Torano Nuovo. The Emidio Pepe winery has been cultivating its vineyards since 1964, following an organic and sustainable agricultural philosophy that deeply respects the balance of the land. The microclimate of the Colline Teramane ensures ideal ripening of the grapes, allowing a pure territorial expression to be transferred to the glass. The result is a wine that encapsulates the most authentic identity and strength of the Abruzzo hills, without compromise.
How it is produced
Production follows artisanal methods to preserve the vitality of the fruit: the grapes undergo manual destemming and fermentation takes place spontaneously in cement vats, thanks to the action of only indigenous yeasts. The wine is neither filtered nor clarified, maintaining its material integrity intact.
History and Curiosities
Since 1964 in Torano Nuovo, the Emidio Pepe family winery has been creating a biological masterpiece: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG. Dubbed the “wine of the future”, this red enchants with its immediate beauty and boasts an exceptional ageing potential, estimated between ten and fifteen years. The 2023 vintage is the result of meticulous natural vinification, carried out strictly without filtration or clarification to preserve the identity of the Abruzzo region and enhance its magnificent evolution in the glass.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1964
- Oenologist: Sofia Pepe e Chiara de Iulis Pepe
- Bottles produced: 80.000
- Hectares: 20
Ours is a family run business and all that really counts is in our history, deeply rooted in our land and it is handed down from generation to generation. Still farmers deep inside: while everything changes, grows, evolves with time, our way of taking on the work and the life has remained the same. Today, under the proud gaze of Emidio and Rosa, the main guarantors of this tradition are Sofia and Daniela, together with the young granddaughters Chiara and Elisa. Sofia is the guardian of the oenological knowledge, she follows all the aspects related to the production and the quality, while Daniela follows in first person the administration and financial aspects of the winery. Chiara, Daniela’s daughter, follows the export markets and Elisa, who has just turned eighteen, is starting to support and help the winery world. Read more
| Name | Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vendor | Emidio Pepe |
| Story | History and Curiosities Since 1964 in Torano Nuovo, the Emidio Pepe family winery has been creating a biological masterpiece: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG. Dubbed the "wine of the future", this red enchants with its immediate beauty and boasts an exceptional ageing potential, estimated between ten and fifteen years. The 2023 vintage is the result of meticulous natural vinification, carried out strictly without filtration or clarification to preserve the identity of the Abruzzo region and enhance its magnificent evolution in the glass. |
| Origin | Torano Nuovo (TE), Abruzzo |
| Production technique | Manual destemming and spontaneous fermentation in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts; unfined and unfiltered |
| Wine making | Manual destemming of the bunches and spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts (without selected yeasts); wine neither fined nor filtered. |
| Aging | The wine is neither clarified nor filtered. |
| Year production | 80000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |