Wine Description

Because of its unique location, Valle Reale has redefined Montepulciano d’Abruzzo: at 1,320 feet above sea level, Valle Reale’s vineyards are nestled into one of Italy’s most beautiful national parks. This rich wine is made from 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grown in the oldest estate vineyards on soils rich in chalk, clay and pebbles. Harvested by hand in November, the grapes are gently pressed and macerated with the skins for ten days to ensure ideal color concentration and structure.

Tasting Notes

Ruby-red in color, this wine is surprisingly concentrated. With silky tannins and layers of dark berry fruit and spices, this is a rich and aromatic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Full-bodied and firm, yet supple, it is ready to be enjoyed with hearty pasta dishes, roasted poultry or lamb, and slow cooked ribs. 

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	Various estate vineyards near Popoli
Size of vineyard (acres):	48
Soil composition:	Sand and stones
Training method:	Pergola and Guyot
Elevation (feet):	1,320
Vines/acre:	520-2,680
Yield/acre (tons):	3.6
Exposure:	Eastern
Year vineyard planted:	1970/2000
Agronomist/Vineyard manager:	Luciana Biondo

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	100% Montepulciano
Harvest time:	November
First vintage of this wine:	2000
Number bottles produced of this wine:	80,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	7-10
Maceration technique:	Pump overs, aeration and delestage
Length of maceration (days):	10
Aging
Aging container:	Barriques and oak casks
Size of aging container:	225 L and 500 L
Cooperage:	French oak
Length of aging before bottling:	12 months
Length of bottle aging:	6 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	13.5%
pH level:	3.5
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	2.7
Acidity (grams/liter):	6.6
Dry extract (grams/liter):	30.6

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