Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC Collezione del Conte 2018

The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Collection of the Conte di Filicaja was born in Tocco da Casauria from 100% Montepulciano vineyards, from a clay-based soil that gives the wine a splendid minerality.

It is harvested in the first days of October, through a careful and accurate manual selection of the bunches. It ferments in steel vats at a controlled temperature after which it is aged for 3 months in wooden barrels.

Deep ruby red in color with light purple tints, it leaves a pleasant velvet sensation on the palate. On the nose it is intense and complex with hints of ripe red fruit which turns towards the flavor of the jam. Pleasantly spicy, with hints of licorice, vanilla and toasting; robust, fairly tannic, balanced, persistent and harmonious.

Due to its complex structure and splendid organoleptic profile, it marries well with meat dishes such as lamb, red meats and arrosticini, as well as aged cheeses and dark chocolate. Excellent as an accompaniment to a good cigar.