Cantina Zaccagnini 2005 Montepulciano

The first thing that drew me to this wine was it’s unique appearance; a twig from a grape vine is tied around the neck of the bottle by a strand of raffia. How original! I love it. At about $15-$16 a bottle this wine from the Abruzzo region of Italy (Pescara Province; Villiage of Bolognano) is a great buy. It has intense aromas of plums and blackberries, with subtle hints of vanilla and black pepper.Mmm. I’m going to pickup a bottle this evening; after talking about it I’m starting to crave it! Sit back and enjoy.

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Type: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
Alcohol content: 12,5%
Grape variety: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 100%
Average annual production: 95,000 750 ml bottles
Geographic location of the vineyard: Municipality of
Catignano, Varano district – east-facing
Type of land: Medium texture
Training system: Pergola
Yield (grapes per hectare): 120 quintals
Harvest: Manual, following ripening curves
Fermentation: Gentle grape pressing, submerged-cap
maceration with controlled temperature maceration
and first racking when set parameters are reached
Ageing and Evolution: Before bottling, in steel, then
about 4 months in Slavonic oak barrels, followed by
bottle evolution
Sensorial Features: Intense ruby red colour with violet nuances; intense, characteristic bouquet of the primary grape aromas; fruity component, full-bodied and robust, well-balanced with tannin and oak features
Bottle Lifespan: On sale 2 years after harvest; bottle evolution for 3 or more years
Serving temperature: 16/18°C