Masciarelli
Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo S. Martino Rosso Riserva 2021
| 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 | Aged in French oak barriques, both first and second use, for 12-18 months, followed by bottle ageing (minimum 6 months). |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Montepulciano DOC Riserva 2021, 14.5% vol
- Origin: San Martino sulla Marrucina (CH), at 400m on medium-textured clay soil
- Aromas: Red fruit, mulberries and spices, with a persistent cocoa finish
- Vinification: Fermented in steel, aged 12-18 months in French oak barriques
- Pairings: Serve at 18-20°C (decant for 1 hour); ideal with red meats, braised dishes and pecorino cheese
Description
What kind of wine it is
Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva is a still red wine from Masciarelli, made from Montepulciano grapes grown in the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo area. This red stands out for its structured and enveloping style, capable of evolving harmoniously over time. On the palate, it reveals a fine and velvety tannic texture, perfectly balanced by a lively freshness. Visually, it displays an intense, concentrated ruby red colour, enhanced by garnet highlights. The aromatic profile is deep and complex, with clear notes of ripe red fruit, mulberries and delicate spicy nuances.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the hills of San Martino sulla Marrucina, in the province of Chieti. The vineyards grow at around four hundred metres above sea level, on medium-textured clay soils that give the sip remarkable density and richness of flavour. The vines are trained using the simple Guyot system, with yield management aimed at ensuring the highest quality of each bunch. The influence of this distinctive Abruzzo terroir allows for a powerful yet balanced profile, where optimal fruit ripeness is combined with rigorous aromatic precision.
How it is produced
Harvesting usually takes place between the first and third week of October. The vinification process begins with fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by a prolonged maceration, essential for extracting colour and structure while preserving the grape variety’s identity. The wine then matures in first and second passage French oak barrels for a period ranging from twelve to eighteen months, before completing its journey with a final ageing. This production choice gives the wine a long and harmonious finish, enriched by persistent hints of cocoa beans.
History and Curiosities
The flagship of Masciarelli Tenute Agricole, a company founded in 1981 as a symbol of modern Abruzzese winemaking, the prestigious Marina Cvetic line has embodied excellence since 1997. Made from single-variety grapes grown in San Martino sulla Marrucina (CH), this Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Riserva reflects the most authentic identity of the region. Produced under the guidance of oenologist Attilio Alfino, with an annual production of around 2,300,000 bottles, this wine boasts international success, culminating in its inclusion in the Wine Spectator Top 100.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1981
- Oenologist: Attilio Alfino
- Bottles produced: 2.300.000
- Hectares: 300
Wine production – while also having a small production of extra virgin olive oil – now has 22 labels and seven product lines: Classic Line, Gianni Masciarelli, Villa Gemma, Marina Cvetic and Castello di Semivicoli. Villa Gemma, Iskra, Marina Cvetic, Castello di Semivicoli, Gianni Masciarelli, Linea Classica e La Botte di Gianni.
In the constant and renewed work for innovation, but with respect for the environment and tradition, Masciarelli inaugurated, after a long restoration, Castello di Semivicoli, a seventeenth-century baronial mansion, which is now a Relais de Charme in the vineyards, a driving force of wine tourism in the area. Read more
| Name | Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva S. Martino Rosso 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 | Masciarelli |
| Story | History and Curiosities The flagship of Masciarelli Tenute Agricole, a company founded in 1981 as a symbol of modern Abruzzese winemaking, the prestigious Marina Cvetic line has embodied excellence since 1997. Made from single-variety grapes grown in San Martino sulla Marrucina (CH), this Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Riserva reflects the most authentic identity of the region. Produced under the guidance of oenologist Attilio Alfino, with an annual production of around 2,300,000 bottles, this wine boasts international success, culminating in its inclusion in the Wine Spectator Top 100. |
| Origin | San Martino sulla Marrucina (Chieti), Abruzzo, Italy |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured clay |
| Cultivation system | Single Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 8,000 0,000 kg/ha |
| Harvest | 10-25 October |
| Fermentation | 10 5 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with prolonged maceration; ageing in French oak barriques and in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation for 10 5 days in stainless steel tanks, with maceration for 20-30 days. |
| Aging | Aged in French oak barriques, both first and second use, for 12 8 months, followed by bottle ageing (minimum 6 months). |
| Year production | 2300000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |