Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva

Tasting note:

The Montepulciano vineyards are distributed in San Martino sulla Marrucina (Ripa Teatina - Nereto Casanditella - Semivicoli - Loreto Aprutino - Corropoli - Controguerra - Colonella). Fermentation in inox tanks and then an aging of 12 to 18 months in 100% new oak barrels. Afterwards, the wine matures further in bottle for 12 months. This wine is beautifully deep ruby red and intense in aroma, complex and full-bodied. The taste of ripe red fruits, red and black berries, floral, violets, but also spicy, vanilla and chocolate.

Masciarelli

Talking about Masciarelli means telling a little history of Italian winemaking. The company was founded in 1981 by Gianni Masciarelli, a charismatic personality, a pioneer in the rebirth of winemaking in Abruzzo and the new national wine scene, who managed to transform the two main grape varieties of the region, Trebbiano and Montepulciano, into world wines. -making famous varieties. By combining rural tradition with the improvement of indigenous vines, Masciarelli has shown how local values can be exported to the world through wine.

In just a few years, Masciarelli has achieved international success and is now one of 100 major Italian wineries. With over 60 vineyard plots between the sea and the mountains in the 4 provinces of Abruzzo and a highly specialized staff, the company produces 2 million bottles a year, from everyday wines to fine premium versions and strictly limited editions. Villa Gemma, Iskra, Marina Cvetic, Castello di Semivicoli, Gianni Masciarelli, Linea Classica and La Botte di Gianni.

The heart of the company is in San Martino sulla Marrucina, in the province of Chieti, where the main winery is located, which can be visited daily by appointment. The complete Masciarelli experience can be lived at Castello di Semivicoli: a 17th-century castle purchased by the Masciarelli family and converted into a wine resort, rich in history and charm, is now an unparalleled reference point for international wine lovers looking for places off the coast. beaten path.

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