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Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Colline Teramane, Fantine, 2015
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The Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Colline Teramane, Fantine, 2015 wine is ruby red in colour with garnet reflections. The nose is intense with a spicy bouquet, and hints of chocolate which complement the vibrant dark fruit character. On the palate, it is very well balanced and displays great structure and tannins.
The Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Colline Teramane, Fantine, 2015 wine is ruby red in colour with garnet reflections. The nose is intense with a spicy bouquet, and hints of chocolate which complement the vibrant dark fruit character. On the palate, it is very well balanced and displays great structure and tannins.
The vineyards are situated in the areas of Colonnella, Notaresco and Roseto on the Adriatic coast of the Abruzzo region. Facing east and south east, vines are planted on both limestone and clay-based, medium-textured soils. Training is on both pergola and Guyot system.
The 2015 summer was warm and sunny, with a great deal of heat in August. Some light rainfall helped to balance the growth cycle, creating healthy and well-balanced grapes.
Grapes were hand harvested. After a meticulous selection of the grapes at the winery, fruit was destemmed and crushed before it underwent a cold maceration. Fermentation on the skins then followed at 25-28°C for approximately 20 days in cement vats. The wine is then racked into barriques where it aged for 12 months before a final six months in bottle before release.
The Fantini Farnese group was founded in 1994 by Valentino Sciotti with the aim of producing top-quality wine from Abruzzo. The enterprise was so successful that the group expanded further south in Italy and its islands.
Today the Fantini group includes Cantina Diomede, Gran Sasso, Vesevo, Vigneti del Salento, Vigneti del Vulture, Tufarello, Zabù and Cantina Atzei, among others. Acclaimed winemaker and consultant Alberto Antonini oversees production, ensuring these wines offer great quality, varietal character and value. Their elegant and striking packaging makes them stand out on the shelf or table. Fantini is their flagship winery, producing wines from vineyards based in the northern part of Abruzzo, where ripeness and freshness combine in the wines.
Montepulciano
Montepulciano is a red Italian wine grape variety widely grown in central Italy, particularly in the regions of Abruzzo, Marche, and Molise. It’s known for its deeply coloured wines, soft flavours, gentle tannins, and strong colour pigments.
This grape is most notable for being the primary variety behind several Italian wines, including the DOCG wines Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and Offida Rosso, as well as the DOC wines Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Rosso Conero, and Rosso Piceno Superiore.
It should not be confused with the similarly named Tuscan wine Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which is primarily made from Sangiovese grapes
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The Country
Italian wine, with its rich diversity and quality, is a reflection of the country’s deep-rooted wine culture and the varied terroirs that span from the Alpine slopes in the north to the sun-drenched islands in the south. Italy is renowned for being the world’s largest wine producer, offering an array of wines that are as diverse as its cuisine. From the robust and age-worthy Barolo and Barbaresco wines of Piedmont to the light and zesty Pinot Grigio of the Veneto region, Italian wines are made to complement a wide range of foods and occasions. The country’s winemaking history dates back thousands of years, influenced by ancient civilizations such as the Etruscans and Romans, and continues to evolve today. Each region boasts its own indigenous grape varieties, with over 350 officially recognized by the Italian government, contributing to the unique character and flavor profiles of Italian wines. Whether it’s a Chianti Classico enjoyed with pasta in a Tuscan villa or a crisp Prosecco toasting a special moment, Italian wines encapsulate the essence of la dolce vita—the sweet life
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The Region
Abruzzo wine region is located on the east coast of Italy, boardering the Adriatic sea and is best known for its Montepulciano wine, which provides complex and rich aromas. The biggest part of Abruzzo’s territory is covered with national parks and nature reserves. However, you won’t be missing hilltop medieval and renaissance towns. So, as you might already guess, here the landscape changes from the mountains to the sandy beaches and so does the eclectic and diverse cuisine of the region.
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The Producer
The Fantini Farnese group was founded in 1994 by Valentino Sciotti with the aim of producing top-quality wine from Abruzzo. The enterprise was so successful that the group expanded further south in Italy and its islands.
Today the Fantini group includes Cantina Diomede, Gran Sasso, Vesevo, Vigneti del Salento, Vigneti del Vulture, Tufarello, Zabù and Cantina Atzei, among others. Acclaimed winemaker and consultant Alberto Antonini oversees production, ensuring these wines offer great quality, varietal character and value. Their elegant and striking packaging makes them stand out on the shelf or table. Fantini is their flagship winery, producing wines from vineyards based in the northern part of Abruzzo, where ripeness and freshness combine in the wines.
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