Folonari Montepulciano dAbruzzo

[toggle_lite title="About the Product" opened="open"]Producer: Folonari
Description: Dry Red
Vintages Available: 2012
Country, Region: Italy, Abruzzi
Appellation: IGT
Quality Level: Value

Light, easy drinking wine made from 100% Montepulciano D'Abruzzo grapes from the Peligna valley in Abruzzo. Purple in colour with an intense bouquet of prune preserve, excellent any time of the day.[/toggle_lite][toggle_lite title="About the Producer" opened=""]The fame of Folonari is due to its exceptional skill in selecting vineyards and grapes for producing wines of consistent quality and guaranteed authenticity. Its Pinot Grigio, Soave, Chardonnay and Merlot are distributed throughout the world.[/toggle_lite][toggle_lite title="Grapes" opened=""]100% Montepulciano D'Abruzzo[/toggle_lite][toggle_lite title="Vineyard" opened=""]This wine is obtained from selected vineyards on the hills of various municipalities in several provinces (Chieti, L’Aquila, Pescara and Teramo) in central Italy. The average yield is approximately 12 tons of grapes per hectare.[/toggle_lite][toggle_lite title="Vinification" opened=""]Well ripened grapes are vinified by the traditional red wine method, with maceration on the skins; fermentation takes place slowly, at a relatively low temperature to protect the varietal aromas.[/toggle_lite][toggle_lite title="Ageing" opened=""]After the malolactic fermentation, the wine is allowed to rest and age before being released for consumption.[/toggle_lite][toggle_lite title="Tasting Notes" opened=""]It presents a purplish ruby red appearance and intense aromas redolent of plum jam and morello cherry. The round, dry palate shows a lingering, pleasant finish of dried fruit and roasted hazelnuts.[/toggle_lite][toggle_lite title="Analysis" opened=""]12.5% alcohol vol.[/toggle_lite][toggle_lite title="Food Suggestions" opened=""]Particularly suitable to accompany pasta dishes, lamb, roast and grilled meats and ripe cheeses.

Serving temperature: 18°C.[/toggle_lite][toggle_lite title="Cellar" opened=""]Ready to drink, it should be consumed within 3-4 years.[/toggle_lite]