Zaccagnini Ciccio
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Chronicon 2023
| Denomination | DOC Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Aging | Before bottling, it matures in steel and possibly in wooden vats, followed by further refinement in the bottle. |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Montepulciano, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2023, 0.75 L
- Colour: intense ruby red with garnet hues
- Aromatic profile: hints of violet and cherry, white pepper, vanilla and notes of undergrowth
- Taste and structure: dry, full-bodied and robust, ripe fruit and fine, smooth tannins
- Vinification: gentle pressing, submerged cap maceration, aged in steel and wood
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chronicon by Zaccagnini is a still red wine that enhances the Montepulciano grapes of the eponymous Abruzzo denomination. To the eye, it reveals a ruby red colour with garnet hues. The bouquet combines hints of violet and cherry with notes of white pepper, vanilla and touches of undergrowth. On the palate, it expresses a full and robust body, balanced by fine, rounded tannins and an enveloping structure, enriched by ageing in steel and wooden barrels.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Bolognano, in the Casauria Valley, a prime area for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. The Chronicon vineyard benefits from a breezy climate and a west-facing exposure, ensuring regular ripening of the bunches. The vines grow on medium-textured clay soils, which are essential for giving the wine its intense colour concentration and solid backbone. This particular microclimate encourages balanced plant development, imparting to the glass the aromatic intensity and distinct spicy character that define the region.
How it is produced
Harvesting takes place at the end of September. The grapes undergo gentle pressing and submerged cap maceration with temperature-controlled fermentation for about two weeks, promoting optimal extraction of colour and phenolics. Ageing continues in steel and wooden barrels, an essential step to smooth the tannins and integrate the soft vanilla notes. To fully appreciate its complex aromatic expression, it is recommended to decant for one hour and serve at temperatures between 14 and 18°C.
History and Curiosities
The Chronicon originates in Bolognano, in the renowned Casauria Valley, as an authentic expression of the Zaccagnini winery, an outstanding establishment active since 1978. Created by oenologist Federica Lauterio and produced from west-facing vineyards, this Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC reveals a solemn, spicy and enveloping character. The harvest, meticulously carried out at the end of September, gives rise to a still red wine with superb structure, awarded an impressive 91 points by Wine Spectator. Its excellent longevity ensures a prestigious evolution in the bottle for over five years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Federica Lauterio
- Bottles produced: 6.000.000
- Hectares: 500
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| Name | Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Chronicon 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vendor | Zaccagnini Ciccio |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Chronicon originates in Bolognano, in the renowned Casauria Valley, as an authentic expression of the Zaccagnini winery, an outstanding establishment active since 1978. Created by oenologist Federica Lauterio and produced from west-facing vineyards, this Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC reveals a solemn, spicy and enveloping character. The harvest, meticulously carried out at the end of September, gives rise to a still red wine with superb structure, awarded an impressive 91 points by Wine Spectator. Its excellent longevity ensures a prestigious evolution in the bottle for over five years. |
| Origin | Bolognano (PE), Valle Casauria, Abruzzo, Italia |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured clay |
| Harvest | Late September |
| Fermentation | About two weeks |
| Production technique | Soft pressing of the grapes; submerged cap maceration with fermentation at controlled temperature; racking when the established parameters are reached; ageing in steel and wooden barrels |
| Wine making | Soft pressing of the grapes; maceration with submerged cap and fermentation at controlled temperature; racking when the established parameters are reached; ageing in steel and wooden barrels. |
| Aging | Before bottling, it matures in steel and possibly in wooden vats, followed by further refinement in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |