Zaccagnini Ciccio
Montepulciano Passito Clematis 0.375L 2016
| Denomination | IGT Colline Pescaresi |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Montepulciano |
| Aging | Aged in 50 L wooden caratelli until bottling |
- Type and grape variety: Sweet red Passito from Montepulciano grapes, IGT Colline Pescaresi
- Vintage and format: 2016 harvest, 0.375 litre bottle, alcohol content 13% vol
- Aromatic profile: Notes of black fruit in alcohol and liquorice, austere and elegant bouquet
- Vinification: Gentle pressing, controlled maceration, ageing in 50 L caratelli
- Serving and pairings: Serving temperature 14-16 °C, ideal with pastries; contains sulphites
Description
What kind of wine it is
Zaccagnini Passito Clematis is a sweet red passito made from Montepulciano grapes, capable of offering an intense and enveloping sensory experience. To the eye, it displays a deep ruby red colour. The bouquet is elegantly austere, with clear aromas of spirit-soaked dark fruit blending with pleasant hints of liquorice. On the palate, it reveals a broad and harmonious structure, accompanied by an extraordinary persistence of flavour that makes it the ideal pairing for pastries at the end of a meal.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Colline Pescaresi area, specifically in Bolognano, Abruzzo. The terroir is characterised by medium-textured clay soils, fundamental elements that give depth and character to its structure. The Montepulciano vines are cultivated using the pergola and espalier systems, carefully managed to ensure optimal sun exposure. These conditions favour a late harvest, essential for achieving the natural concentration of aromas and sugars in the grapes.
How it is produced
Production begins with a gentle pressing of the grapes to preserve the integrity of the must. The maceration phase takes place with careful control of fermentation temperature, ensuring ideal management of colour and aroma extraction. Subsequently, the wine matures in wooden barrels until bottling. This measured ageing process imparts further complexity, guaranteeing an ageing potential that can reach up to fifteen years.
History and Curiosities
The Zaccagnini Passito Clematis is a fine sweet wine IGT Colline Pescaresi that celebrates the deep-rooted Abruzzese tradition. Produced in Bolognano since 1978, this tribute to the Montepulciano grape variety is born from a careful late harvest. Under the guidance of oenologist Federica Lauterio, the wine matures in small and precious 50 L wooden casks, developing a distinctive sensory profile. This artisanal dedication gives rise to an austere red, awarded the Bibenda 5 Grappoli, capable of offering an intense, persistent and memorable tasting experience.
Awards
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2016
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Federica Lauterio
- Bottles produced: 6.000.000
- Hectares: 500
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| Name | Zaccagnini Passito Clematis 0.375L 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red dessert wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Colline Pescaresi IGT |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Montepulciano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vendor | Zaccagnini Ciccio |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Zaccagnini Passito Clematis is a fine sweet wine IGT Colline Pescaresi that celebrates the deep-rooted Abruzzese tradition. Produced in Bolognano since 1978, this tribute to the Montepulciano grape variety is born from a careful late harvest. Under the guidance of oenologist Federica Lauterio, the wine matures in small and precious 50 L wooden casks, developing a distinctive sensory profile. This artisanal dedication gives rise to an austere red, awarded the Bibenda 5 Grappoli, capable of offering an intense, persistent and memorable tasting experience. |
| Origin | Province of Pescara |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured clay |
| Cultivation system | Pergola and trellis |
| Harvest | Usually late |
| Production technique | Soft pressing of the grapes; maceration with fermentation temperature control; maturation in 50 L wooden casks until bottling |
| Wine making | Soft crushing of the grapes; maceration with fermentation temperature control. |
| Aging | Aged in 50 L wooden caratelli until bottling |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |