Masciarelli
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Iskra Riserva 2020
| Denomination | DOC Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Rosso Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Aging | 12-18 months in 225 l French oak barriques (first use), followed by 24 months in bottle |
- Identity and vintage: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2020 Masciarelli, 0.75 l, 15% vol
- Ageing: Ferments in steel, matures for 12-18 months in barrique and rests for 24 months in bottle
- Aromas: Intense notes of rose, lavender, black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, liquorice and balsamic hints
- Taste: Full-bodied structure with velvety tannins, vigorous and fresh with a long, graphite finish
- Serving: 16-18 °C, decant for 1 hour; excellent with red meats, game and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
The Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Iskra Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva is a red wine that rigorously interprets the Montepulciano grape variety. In the glass, it reveals a deep ruby red colour with dense violet highlights. The bouquet intertwines macerated roses and lavender with notes of black cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant, enriched by nuances of cocoa, liquorice root and balsamic hints of bay leaf. On the palate, it combines a dense and vigorous structure with well-defined freshness and velvety tannins, finishing with a long aftertaste recalling spiced fruits and touches of graphite.
Where does it come from
This red originates from a single vineyard located in Controguerra, in the Colline Teramane area of Abruzzo. The vines grow at an altitude of around two hundred and fifty metres, benefiting from the combined influences of the Gran Sasso massif and the Adriatic coast. This unique ecosystem promotes optimal ripening of the grapes, imparting strength and elegance. The Masciarelli winery thus enhances the soul of the Colline Teramane, creating an expression rooted in its place of origin and endowed with a high ageing potential.
How is it produced
The harvest follows the ripening times of the Montepulciano grape, with picking taking place in the second half of October. Vinification involves alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in steel tanks, using prolonged maceration to maximise aromatic extraction. The wine is then aged for between twelve and eighteen months in first-passage French oak barrels, essential for integrating gentle sweet spices. A final two-year glass maturation shapes the palate, making it harmonious and persistent.
History and Curiosities
Born from the renowned vineyards of Controguerra, the celebrated Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva Iskra embodies the excellence of the historic Masciarelli winery. The result of the unbreakable bond between Gianni and Marina Cvetic, this magnificent expression of the Teramo hills combines power with utmost elegance. Since its first vintage in 2003, the project has highlighted the purity of the grape variety, offering a memorable sip that was awarded 92 points by James Suckling for the superb 2020 harvest. A true gem of Abruzzo winemaking with an extraordinary capacity to evolve over time.
Awards
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2020
92/100
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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2020
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °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 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Iskra Riserva 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vendor | Masciarelli |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the renowned vineyards of Controguerra, the celebrated Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva Iskra embodies the excellence of the historic Masciarelli winery. The result of the unbreakable bond between Gianni and Marina Cvetic, this magnificent expression of the Teramo hills combines power with utmost elegance. Since its first vintage in 2003, the project has highlighted the purity of the grape variety, offering a memorable sip that was awarded 92 points by James Suckling for the superb 2020 harvest. A true gem of Abruzzo winemaking with an extraordinary capacity to evolve over time. |
| Origin | Controguerra (Teramo) |
| Cultivation system | Single Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 90 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | From mid to late October |
| Fermentation | 15-20 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, with long macerations (15-20 days); malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing for 12 8 months in French oak barriques, followed by 24 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, with long macerations (15-20 days); malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; maceration for 20-30 days. |
| Aging | 12 8 months in 225 l French oak barriques (first use), followed by 24 months in bottle |
| Year production | 46700 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |