Valle Reale

Vigneto di Popoli

Valle Reale

Vigneto di Popoli

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.

Food Pairing

It is ready to be enjoyed with hearty pasta dishes, roasted poultry or lamb, and slow cooked ribs. 

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.

Food Pairing

It is ready to be enjoyed with hearty pasta dishes, roasted poultry or lamb, and slow cooked ribs. 

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Vineyard name:
The hillside estate vineyards in Popoli
Vineyard size:
48 acres
Soil composition:
Sand and stones
Training method:
Pergola and Guyot
Elevation:
1,320 feet
Vines/acre:
520-2,680
Yield/acre:
3.6 tons
Exposure:
Eastern
Year vineyard planted:
1970; 2000
Harvest time:
November
First vintage of this wine:
2000
Bottles produced of this wine:
80,000

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
10
Varietal composition:
100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
7-10 days
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers, aeration and delestage
Type of aging container:
Barriques and oak casks
Size of aging container:
225 L and 500 L
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Length of bottle aging:
6 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
6.6 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
30.6 g/L
Residual sugar:
2.7 g/L