Masciarelli
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Villa Gemma Riserva 2019
| 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 new French oak barriques for 18 months and in bottle for at least 24 months. |
- Name and vintage: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Riserva Villa Gemma, 2019
- Alcohol content: 14.5% vol, still dry red wine produced by Masciarelli
- Ageing: 18 months in new French oak barriques and 24 months in bottle
- Aromatic profile: Damask rose, black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, cocoa, liquorice
- Serving and pairings: 16-18°C, decant for 1-2 hours; game, lamb, cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Masciarelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Villa Gemma Riserva is a red wine that deeply embodies the essence of its region. Made from Montepulciano grapes, it displays remarkable ageing potential. It reveals a complex bouquet of Damask rose, blackberry, blackcurrant, tobacco, bitter cocoa and liquorice, enriched by clear mineral notes. On the palate, it is structured and energetic, with a vibrant freshness that perfectly balances the distinctive tannic character, gently fading into a persistent finish with balsamic and herbal nuances.
Where it comes from
It originates in Abruzzo, in the area of San Martino sulla Marrucina, within the Colle Cave vineyards. The vines, situated at four hundred metres above sea level, benefit from an optimal south-eastern exposure. The terroir is characterised by clay and limestone soil, crossed by underground springs that ensure an adequate water supply during the season. The environment, enriched by an adjacent woodland that promotes natural biodiversity, hosts vines carefully managed to maintain low yields, ensuring the grapes have excellent aromatic concentration.
How it is produced
Vinification in steel tanks involves a prolonged maceration at controlled temperature to extract colour and substance with great precision. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures in new French oak barrels for almost two years, a crucial step to enrich its intricate spicy texture. A further and lengthy period in the ageing cellars finally allows all the components to blend harmoniously, resulting in a defined and elegant structure, designed to evolve and stand the test of time.
History and Curiosities
Born in San Martino sulla Marrucina from the clay vineyards of Colle Cave, the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Riserva 2019 is the emblem of Masciarelli, a historic winery founded in 1981. This iconic label, Villa Gemma, expresses the pure essence of the region by combining an elegant structure with an exceptional ageing potential, allowing it to evolve in the cellar for 10-15 years. Celebrated by leading global experts, it boasts extraordinary ratings such as 97 points from Doctor Wine and 94 from James Suckling, confirming its status as a multi-award-winning wine of absolute prestige.
Awards
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2019
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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2019
94/100
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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2019
4Italian 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 Villa Gemma Riserva 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vendor | Masciarelli |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in San Martino sulla Marrucina from the clay vineyards of Colle Cave, the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Riserva 2019 is the emblem of Masciarelli, a historic winery founded in 1981. This iconic label, Villa Gemma, expresses the pure essence of the region by combining an elegant structure with an exceptional ageing potential, allowing it to evolve in the cellar for 10 5 years. Celebrated by leading global experts, it boasts extraordinary ratings such as 97 points from Doctor Wine and 94 from James Suckling, confirming its status as a multi-award-winning wine of absolute prestige. |
| Origin | San Martino sulla Marrucina (Colle Cave), Chieti |
| Soil composition | Clayey, moderately calcareous |
| Cultivation system | Single Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 9.000 |
| Yield per hectare | 6,000 - 8,000 kg per hectare |
| Harvest | End of October - early November |
| Fermentation temperature | Up to a maximum of 28–30 °C |
| Fermentation | 15-20 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with maceration for 20-30 days; complete malolactic fermentation; ageing in new French oak barriques and in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 15-20 days with maceration lasting 20-30 days, at a maximum temperature of 28-30°C; complete malolactic fermentation; ageing in new French oak barriques for 18 months and in bottle for at least 24 months. |
| Aging | Aged in new French oak barriques for 18 months and in bottle for at least 24 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |