Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC - Osteria

In the glass, the biodynamically produced Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Osteria displays a bright ruby-red color. Poured into a red wine glass, this red wine from Italy reveals delightfully refined aromas of blackcurrant, sour cherry, and plum, rounded off by further fruity nuances.

This Italian wine impresses with its elegantly dry taste profile. It was bottled with 5.7 grams of residual sugar. As you would expect from a wine beyond the 4-euro mark, this Italian naturally enchants, despite its dryness, with the finest balance. Flavor does not necessarily require sugar. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced red wine presents itself as wonderfully silky. Thanks to the balanced acidity, the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo caresses the palate with a soft mouthfeel, without lacking juicy liveliness at the same time. The finish of this youthful red wine from the Abruzzo wine-growing region is ultimately captivating with a lovely aftertaste.

Vinification of Osteria Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

The foundation for this balanced Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Italy is grapes of the Montepulciano variety. After the grape harvest, the grapes are brought to the winery as quickly as possible. There they are selected and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the wine is aged for several months on the fine lees before finally being bottled.

Food recommendation for Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Osteria

This red wine from Italy is best enjoyed at a temperate 15–18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompanying wine with vegetable stew with pesto, leek soup, or cabbage roulades.

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