Valle Reale Vigneto di Popoli

Vigneto di Popoli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC bottle image

Wine Description

Because of its unique location, Valle Reale has redefined Montepulciano d’Abruzzo: at 1,100+ 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.

Winter vineyards
Hand Harvest
Leonardo Pizzolo
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Grape Cluster
Spring in Valle Reale
Vineyard of Capestrano
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Acclaim
“This wine is sourced from a single vineyard that is over 1,000 feet above sea level in a mountainous region of Abruzzo. Well-honed aromas of fresh wild berries, zesty, peppery spices and delicate cherry blossoms start this off. The palate is concentrated yet lively, boasting racy currant up front that is broadened out by juicy red cherry, all supported by integrated, structured tannins and a focused line of acidity. Tangy granite and peppery spice tones linger on the finish.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Nov 2018
“Balanced and medium-bodied, this red offers tangy raspberry fruit, with savory notes of wild herb and olive tapenade underscored by sweet hints of mocha and gumdrop.”
— Wine Spectator, Apr 2015
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Vineyard name
Popoli
Vineyard size
25 acres
Soil composition
Pebbly and Clay-Loam
Training method
Pergola/Arbor-trained
Elevation:
1,155 feet
Vines/acre:
640
Yield/acre:
3.6 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1950
Harvest time:
November
First vintage of this wine:
2000
Bottles produced of this wine:
80,000
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
USDA Certified Organic
Certifying Organizations:
USDA
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
10
Varietal composition:
100% Montepulciano
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
75-79 °F
Maceration technique:
Delestage
Type of aging container:
Tonneaux
Size of aging container:
500 L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
24 months
Age of Aging Container:
Five years
Length of bottle aging:
6 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
5.7 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Dry extract:
28.5 g/L
Residual sugar:
0.1 g/L